02556cam a22003133u 4500 34192 UtSlPG 20260610133759.0 m cr n 260607r2010||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 QE Tyndall, John, 1820-1893 The Glaciers of the Alps : Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, an account of the origin and phenomena of glaciers and an exposition of the physical principles to which they are related Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2010 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2010-11-02 Produced by Karl Eichwalder, Stephen H. Sentoff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "The Glaciers of the Alps" by John Tyndall is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book serves as both a narrative of Tyndall's Alpine explorations and a detailed examination of glaciers, their origins, and the principles that govern their behavior. It is likely designed to bridge the gap between entertaining accounts of exploration and insightful scientific explanation, appealing to both lay readers and those with a burgeoning curiosity in the field of glaciology. The opening portion of the work begins with Tyndall’s reflections on his experiences leading up to his Alpine explorations. He recounts a visit to North Wales, where he becomes intrigued by the geological phenomena of slate rocks, which provokes questions about their cleavage and the forces behind it. This curiosity spurs him into the realm of physical inquiry, which he connects to his later studies of glaciers, setting the stage for the narrative to delve into his adventures in the Swiss Alps. As he details his observations of glaciers during an expedition with fellow explorer Mr. Huxley, Tyndall introduces readers to the beauty and starkness of these icy landscapes, while laying the groundwork for the scientific discussions to follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Alps -- Description and travel Glaciers -- Alps https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34192 75038 75038