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100	1		_aBalch, Edwin Swift, _d1856-1927
245	1	0	_aGlacières; or, Freezing Caverns
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2016
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
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337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2016-06-02
508			_aProduced by Chris Curnow, Tom Cosmas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520			_a"Glacières; or, Freezing Caverns" by Edwin Swift Balch is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. The book explores the phenomena of subterranean ice formations known as glacières, documenting the author's personal experiences and observations of various freezing caverns throughout Europe. Balch emphasizes the unique characteristics and environmental conditions that contribute to the formation and maintenance of these icy caves. At the start of the work, the author recounts his initial encounter with subterranean ice while descending King's Ravine on Mount Adams, where he was surprised to find ice present even in late summer. He then describes his travels through the Alps and visits to several glacières in France, capturing the details of each location's unique features, like ice columns and stalactites. This opening section not only sets the tone for an adventurous exploration of nature but also invites readers into a scientific inquiry about climatic conditions, geology, and the mesmerizing beauty found within these natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aCaves
653			_aGlaciers
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/52216
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