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Climbing the Aletschhorn - A Historical Mountaineering Article on an Attempt to Scale one of the Highest Peaks in the Alps
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The account chronicles John Tyndall's daring attempt to climb the Aletschhorn, one of the Alps' highest peaks, highlighting the challenges faced by mountaineers in the pre-safety gear era. As a prominent 19th-century physicist, Tyndall's passion for climbing emerged during his research on glaciers, leading him to document his thrilling expeditions. This republished work not only captures the excitement of mountaineering but also serves as a valuable historical record, complemented by an introductory biography of Tyndall.
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Climbing the Aletschhorn - A Historical Mountaineering Article on an Attempt to Scale one of the Highest Peaks in the Alps, John Tyndall
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- Title
- Climbing the Aletschhorn - A Historical Mountaineering Article on an Attempt to Scale one of the Highest Peaks in the Alps
- Language
- English
- Authors
- John Tyndall
- Publisher
- Obscure Press
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- ISBN13
- 9781447408383
- Category
- Sport
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- The account chronicles John Tyndall's daring attempt to climb the Aletschhorn, one of the Alps' highest peaks, highlighting the challenges faced by mountaineers in the pre-safety gear era. As a prominent 19th-century physicist, Tyndall's passion for climbing emerged during his research on glaciers, leading him to document his thrilling expeditions. This republished work not only captures the excitement of mountaineering but also serves as a valuable historical record, complemented by an introductory biography of Tyndall.