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100 1 _aLe Blond, Aubrey, Mrs.,
_d1861-1934
245 1 0 _aMy Home in the Alps
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2021-10-13
508 _aMartin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"My Home in the Alps" by Mrs. Aubrey Le Blond is a travel memoir written in the late 19th century. This work is likely aimed at both casual travelers and avid climbers, as it combines personal reflections with practical advice drawn from the author’s experiences in the alpine regions of Switzerland. It offers insight into the lives and skills of alpine guides, as well as the unique aspects of mountain life and culture. The opening of the book begins with a preface in which the author explains her motivation for compiling experiences and observations that are valuable for travelers in Switzerland, particularly concerning alpine guides. Mrs. Main describes the misconceptions about these guides and emphasizes their training, qualities, and essential role in mountain climbing. She shares anecdotes and insights into the characteristics that distinguish exceptional guides—from caution and determination to skill and resourcefulness—setting the tone for a deeper exploration of alpine life and the dynamics of climbing in the chapters that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMountaineering
653 _aAlps -- Description and travel
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/66527
999 _c107349
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