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100 1 _aHoward, William,
_d1793-1834
245 1 0 _aNarrative of a Journey to the Summit of Mont Blanc
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-06-15
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Narrative of a Journey to the Summit of Mont Blanc" by William Howard is a historical account written in the early 19th century. The book details the author's thrilling expedition to the summit of Mont Blanc, which at the time was deemed a formidable challenge and a significant achievement in mountaineering. Through vivid descriptions, Howard recounts the dangers, hardships, and excitement of ascending Europe's highest peak, reflecting the spirit of adventure that characterized this era. In his narrative, Howard shares the planning and logistics of the journey, including the engagement of skilled guides and the gathering of essential equipment. He meticulously describes the ascent, detailing the treacherous conditions, grueling physical exertion, and the breathtaking landscapes encountered along the way. Ultimately, upon reaching the summit, Howard expresses a mix of awe and exhilaration, reflecting on the stark beauty of the mountain and the overwhelming sensation of accomplishment, while also acknowledging the challenges his party faced, including extreme cold and perilous terrain. The journey culminates in a rewarding sense of achievement, as Howard and his companions celebrate their remarkable feat of reaching the pinnacle of Mont Blanc. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMountaineering
653 _aBlanc, Mont (France and Italy)
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/32823
999 _c73669
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