The Ascent of the Matterhorn by Edward Whymper
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"The Ascent of the Matterhorn" by Edward Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's ambitious attempts to conquer the Matterhorn, one of the most formidable mountains in the Alps, as well as other peaks in the region. Whymper shares his journeys and encounters with fellow climbers, guides, and the treacherous landscapes, providing insight into the trials and tribulations of early mountaineering.
The opening portion of the book sets the stage for Whymper's passion for mountaineering, detailing his initial ignorance and subsequent experiences as he travels through the Alps in 1860. He describes a series of scrambles, encounters with various mountains, and the challenges posed by each ascent, all while painting vivid imagery of the stunning landscapes around him. There is an emphasis on his first experiences, mistakes, and the drive that propels him toward the Matterhorn, culminating in an eagerness to prove its accessibility or to confirm its reputed inaccessibility. The narrative establishes his thirst for adventure and foreshadows the dramatic and historic events that will follow throughout his climbing endeavors. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Whymper, Edward, 1840-1911 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 05008580 |
| Title | The Ascent of the Matterhorn |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DQ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland |
| Subject | Mountaineering |
| Subject | Matterhorn (Switzerland and Italy) |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 38044 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-38044-5 |
| Release Date | Nov 17, 2011 |
| Last Update | Oct 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 907 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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