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100 1 _aMeyer, Hans,
_d1858-1929
245 1 0 _aHochtouren im tropischen Amerika
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2023-05-16
508 _aThe Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Hochtouren im tropischen Amerika" by Hans Meyer is a scientific account written in the early 20th century. The text describes Meyer’s extensive travels and mountainous explorations in tropical America, highlighting his experiences in the Andes of Ecuador, particularly his endeavors to research glaciers and the geography of the region. The book is notably anchored in scientific inquiry, linking exploration with a deeper understanding of the geological and climatic features of Ecuador. The opening of the book introduces the author, Hans Meyer, and provides an overview of his life, emphasizing his accomplishments as an explorer and geographer. It sets the stage for his journey to Ecuador in 1903, where he and his companion, the painter Rudolf Reschreiter, embark on expeditions to summit significant peaks such as Chimborazo. The text describes the challenges they encountered, including the harsh climate, difficult terrain, and the logistical demands of traversing such remote and rugged landscapes. The author reflects on the striking geographical features of Ecuador while also establishing a scientific framework for the observations and data he plans to collect during his climbs. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cGermany: F. A. Brockhaus, 1927
653 _aEcuador -- Description and travel
653 _aAndes -- Description and travel
700 1 _aDietzel, Karl Heinrich,
_d1893-1951
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70774
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