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Title: An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc

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Summary: "An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc" by W. H. Le Mesurier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century, likely in the early 1880s. This book captures the author's personal experiences and adventures during an ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, known for its breathtaking views and challenging climbs. It blends elements of adventure and travel with descriptive illustration, aimed at both outdoor enthusiasts and those intrigued by the beauty of mountain landscapes. Le Mesurier narrates his journey from Chamonix and the challenges his party faced while climbing Mont Blanc, from the initial preparations to the eventual summit. The book provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the difficulties of navigating glaciers, and the atmospheric conditions they encountered, such as sudden weather changes and the effects of altitude. The narrative is marked by moments of struggle, camaraderie among climbers, and reflections on the sublime beauty of the mountains. Through its detailed recounting, it offers insights not just into the physical challenges of mountaineering but also into the psychological thrill of reaching such majestic heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Le Mesurier, W. H.

EBook No.: 33122

Published: Jul 9, 2010

Downloads: 430

Language: English

Subject: Mountaineering

Subject: Blanc, Mont (France and Italy)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc

Credits: Produced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http://www.pgdp.net. (This file was produced from images
generously made available by The Internet Archive/American
Libraries.)

Summary: "An Impromptu Ascent of Mont Blanc" by W. H. Le Mesurier is a travelogue written in the late 19th century, likely in the early 1880s. This book captures the author's personal experiences and adventures during an ascent of Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, known for its breathtaking views and challenging climbs. It blends elements of adventure and travel with descriptive illustration, aimed at both outdoor enthusiasts and those intrigued by the beauty of mountain landscapes. Le Mesurier narrates his journey from Chamonix and the challenges his party faced while climbing Mont Blanc, from the initial preparations to the eventual summit. The book provides vivid descriptions of the landscapes, the difficulties of navigating glaciers, and the atmospheric conditions they encountered, such as sudden weather changes and the effects of altitude. The narrative is marked by moments of struggle, camaraderie among climbers, and reflections on the sublime beauty of the mountains. Through its detailed recounting, it offers insights not just into the physical challenges of mountaineering but also into the psychological thrill of reaching such majestic heights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Le Mesurier, W. H.

EBook No.: 33122

Published: Jul 9, 2010

Downloads: 430

Language: English

Subject: Mountaineering

Subject: Blanc, Mont (France and Italy)

LoCC: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.