Project Gutenberg 2012-10-29 Public domain in the USA. 580 Whymper, Edward 1840 1911 Whimper, Edward Whimper, E. 04015244 Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69 Martin Schub "Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69" by Edward Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Whymper's adventures and experiences as a mountaineer in the Alps, particularly focusing on his attempts to ascend various peaks, including the notorious Matterhorn. The narrative not only captures the thrill and challenges of mountaineering but also delves into the beauty and awe-inspiring nature of the Alpine landscape. The opening of the book sets the stage for Whymper's passionate exploration of the Alps, beginning with his initial forays into mountaineering, including a comedic yet perilous attempt to climb the chalk cliffs of Beachy Head as a schoolboy. He recounts these early experiences interspersed with vivid descriptions of the mountains he encounters, showcasing not only his growing fascination with climbing but also his learning curve in navigating the challenges of the alpine terrain. Additionally, the early chapters reveal the camaraderie and dynamics of his climbing companions, as well as the quirks of local guides, establishing a foundation for the more rigorous adventures that follow in his quest to conquer the peaks of the Alps. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/41234/41234-h/images/coverway.jpg Reading ease score: 64.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Alps -- Description and travel Whymper, Edward, 1840-1911 Mountaineering -- Alps -- History -- 19th century Mountaineers -- Biography GV Text Category: Adventure Category: Travel Writing Category: History - Modern (1750+) 632339 2025-08-16T15:43:35.009489 text/html 605607 2024-10-23T11:56:32 text/html 13759785 2025-08-16T15:43:44.239503 application/epub+zip 13758440 2025-08-16T15:43:37.094550 application/epub+zip 371143 2025-08-16T15:43:35.833461 application/epub+zip 13909282 2025-08-16T15:43:49.619504 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 13865947 2025-08-16T15:43:43.117417 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492271 2022-09-18T19:37:40.579872 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 573157 2025-08-16T15:43:33.881463 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 553333 2024-10-23T11:56:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17384 2025-08-16T15:43:49.784411 application/rdf+xml 19842 2025-08-16T15:43:35.995486 image/jpeg 3033 2025-08-16T15:43:35.912504 image/jpeg 15766618 2025-08-16T15:43:35.384492 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia