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1945 Alpine Ways by F.S. Smythe Antique Photographic Mountaineering Book

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1945 Alpine Ways by F.S. Smythe Antique Photographic Mountaineering Book

Alpine Ways
By Frank S. Smythe
With Forty Seven Photogravure Plates
Published by Adam and Charles Black: London 1945 2nd Edition

" Alpine Ways is one of the most attractive and accessible works by renowned mountaineer, photographer and explorer Frank S. Smythe, a leading figure of twentieth-century alpinism. First published during the Second World War and reissued here in its 1945 second edition, the book combines travel writing, mountaineering memoir and practical observation to celebrate the great mountain regions of the European Alps. Smythe guides readers through famous Alpine centres including Zermatt, Grindelwald, Davos, Innsbruck and the Ötztal Alps, capturing both the exhilaration of climbing and the enduring beauty of mountain landscapes.

Written in Smythe's engaging and highly personal style, the work reflects the perspective of an accomplished climber who had already achieved international fame through his Himalayan expeditions and pioneering ascents. Rather than focusing solely on technical mountaineering, he evokes the atmosphere of Alpine life, describing glacier journeys, ski routes, mountain villages and the changing moods of the high peaks. The result is a work that appeals equally to climbers, travellers and armchair adventurers, preserving memories of a Europe that had been profoundly altered by war.

A particular highlight of the volume is its exceptional visual content. Illustrated with forty-seven photogravure plates reproduced from Smythe's own photographs, the book presents dramatic images of snow-clad summits, glaciers, valleys and remote Alpine scenery. These atmospheric photographs, together with the accompanying sketch map, transform the volume into both a literary and visual record of the Alps. Elegantly produced by Adam and Charles Black of London, Alpine Ways remains a classic work of mountaineering literature and a highly desirable addition to collections devoted to Alpine exploration, travel and mountain photography."

Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is strong with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An solid copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 27.5cm x 21cm x 1.25cm - 104 Pages

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Condition: Good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: Illustrated
Region: Asia
Subject: Exploration & Travel
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to covers and spine as shown. No inscriptions. Binding is strong with no loose pages. Pages clean and well presented. An solid copy in good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Frank S. Smythe
Publisher: Adam and Charles Black: London
Year Printed: 1945
Sub-subject: Mountaineering