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1871 Hours Of Exercise In The Alps by John Tyndall Antique Mountaineering Book

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1871 Hours Of Exercise In The Alps by John Tyndall Antique Mountaineering Book

Hours Of Exercise In The Alps
By John Tyndall
Published by Longmans, Green And Co: London 1871 1st Edition
In Original Leather Bindings - All 6 Plates + Frontis Present As Called For

" First published in 1871, Hours Of Exercise In The Alps is one of the classic works of nineteenth-century mountaineering literature, written by renowned physicist, natural philosopher and pioneering alpinist John Tyndall. Blending scientific observation with vivid travel writing and adventurous narrative, the work chronicles Tyndall's explorations throughout the European Alps during the golden age of alpine climbing. His accounts capture both the exhilaration and danger of early mountaineering, at a time when many peaks remained only recently conquered and the Alps represented one of the last great frontiers for Victorian explorers.

Tyndall was not merely a traveller but an internationally respected scientist whose studies of glaciers, atmospheric physics and heat helped shape modern climate science. Throughout the book he combines thrilling descriptions of ascents, crevasses and storms with thoughtful reflections on geology, glaciology and the sublime power of the natural world. The inclusion of engravings depicting dramatic alpine scenery — including the iconic Matterhorn — greatly enhances the atmosphere of the work and reflects Victorian fascination with wilderness, exploration and scientific discovery.

This 1871 first edition is especially appealing in its original leather bindings, retaining all six plates plus the frontispiece as called for. The substantial and beautifully produced volume exemplifies the high-quality travel and scientific publishing of Longmans, Green & Co during the Victorian era. Today the work is regarded as an important cornerstone of alpine literature, sought after by collectors of mountaineering history, scientific exploration, Victorian travel writing and finely bound nineteenth-century books."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Bookplate present. All plates present as called for. Binding is strong with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented with some age toning to plates. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 19cm x 13cm x 3.5cm - 473 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "All Plates Present As Called For"]
Region: Asia
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. Bookplate present. All plates present as called for. Binding is strong with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented with some age toning to plates. An excellent copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: John Tyndall
Publisher: Longmans, Green And Co: London
Year Printed: 1871
Sub-subject: Mountaineering