000 02566cam a22003133u 4500
001 73318
003 UtSlPG
005 20260610134709.0
006 m
007 cr n
008 260607r20241853utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d
040 _aUtSlPG
041 7 _aen
_2iso639-1
050 4 _aAP
100 1 _aVarious
245 1 0 _aChambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no. 137, vol. III, August 14, 1886
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2024
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2024-04-02
508 _aSusan Skinner, Eric Hutton 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"Chambers's Journal of Popular Literature, Science, and Art, fifth series, no.…" is a scientific publication, part of a series of journals established by William and Robert Chambers in the early to late 19th century. The work focuses on various topics, including literature, science, and art, with particular reference to the dangers of mountaineering on Mont Blanc, as well as providing literary essays and articles. It is reflective of the Victorian era’s interest in exploration, nature, and the consequences of human activity amidst those pursuits. The journal features a captivating examination of the risks involved in climbing Mont Blanc, detailing historical accidents that have claimed numerous lives throughout its climbing history. The author elaborates on various factors that contribute to these dangers, such as weather conditions, the unfitness of certain climbers, and the inadequacies of some guides. Through recounting specific incidents, including the notable tragedy involving Dr. Hamel’s party in 1820, the text drives home the point that while the mountain is often deemed accessible, its unpredictability can lead to dire consequences. Each narrative serves not only as a cautionary tale but also reflects on the broader theme of man's relationship with nature and the perils of underestimating its power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cEdinburgh: William and Robert Chambers, 1853
653 _aPeriodicals
856 4 _uhttps://archive.org/details/chambers-journal-5th-series-vol-03-images
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73318
999 _c114043
_d114043