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100 1 _aLe Mesurier, W. H.
245 1 3 _aAn Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-07-09
508 _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
520 _a"An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc" by W. H. Le Mesurier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century, likely in the early 1880s. This book captures the author's personal experiences and adventures during an ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, known for its breathtaking views and challenging climbs. It blends elements of adventure and travel with descriptive illustration, aimed at both outdoor enthusiasts and those intrigued by the beauty of mountain landscapes. Le Mesurier narrates his journey from Chamonix and the challenges his party faced while climbing Mont Blanc, from the initial preparations to the eventual summit. The book provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the difficulties of navigating glaciers, and the atmospheric conditions they encountered, such as sudden weather changes and the effects of altitude. The narrative is marked by moments of struggle, camaraderie among climbers, and reflections on the sublime beauty of the mountains. Through its detailed recounting, it offers insights not just into the physical challenges of mountaineering but also into the psychological thrill of reaching such majestic heights. (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/33122
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