The Alps: Or, Sketches of Life and Nature in the Mountains (Cambridge Library...

Description: The Alps: Or, Sketches of Life and Nature in the Mountains (Cambridge Library Collection - Travel, Europe) [Paperback] Berlepsch, Hermann Alexander and Stephen, Leslie Product Overview Following the precedent and standards set by the Baedeker guides, travel literature enjoyed great popularity during the later nineteenth century. This guidebook to the Alps, written by Hermann Alexander Berlepsch (1814?–83) and translated from German by the renowned author and mountaineer Leslie Stephen (1832–1904), was first published in English in 1861. This was during the golden age of alpinism, when many major peaks were ascended for the first time. While later mountaineers concentrated on climbing as a sport, earlier expeditions were of a more scientific nature; this guidebook, which provides detailed information pertaining to the geology, flora and fauna of the Alps, is a reflection of this ambition. Also containing descriptions of village life and Alpine customs, it enjoyed a significant readership in its day and was also translated into French. It remains an instructive work in the history of alpinism and travel writing. Read more Details Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press; Reissue edition (June 27, 2013) Language ‏ : ‎ English Paperback ‏ : ‎ 458 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1108061214 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 16 Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.28 pounds Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 1.15 x 8.5 inches Best Sellers Rank: #10,491,361 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #4,015 in Historical Geography #12,596 in General Europe Travel Guides #64,623 in History (Books) #4,015 in Historical Geography #12,596 in General Europe Travel Guides We have been selling used books since 2012, and we've learned that the most important thing is doing good business. Honesty is our policy. Free Shipping We ship worldwide. We have multiple warehouses around the world, so please note the extended handling time on certain listings.

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