02310cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500520015826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650800170042752012610044453400450170565300350175065300310178565300540181665300300187085600430190099900170194341234UtSlPG20260610133937.0mcr n260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a04015244  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aGV1 aWhymper, Edward,d1840-191110aScrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2012  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2012-10-29  aMartin Schub  a"Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69" by Edward Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Whymper's adventures and experiences as a mountaineer in the Alps, particularly focusing on his attempts to ascend various peaks, including the notorious Matterhorn. The narrative not only captures the thrill and challenges of mountaineering but also delves into the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of the Alpine landscape.  The opening of the book sets the stage for Whymper's passionate exploration of the Alps, beginning with his initial forays into mountaineering, including a comedic yet perilous attempt to climb the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head as a schoolboy. He recounts these early experiences interspersed with vivid descriptions of the mountains he encounters, showcasing not only his growing fascination with climbing but also his learning curve in navigating the challenges of the alpine terrain. Additionally, the early chapters reveal the camaraderie and dynamics of his climbing companions, as well as the quirks of local guides, establishing a foundation for the more rigorous adventures that follow in his quest to conquer the peaks of the Alps. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAlps -- Description and travel  aWhymper, Edward, 1840-1911  aMountaineering -- Alps -- History -- 19th century  aMountaineers -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/41234  c82073d82073