1896 Mountaineering Glaciers of the Alps Matterhorn Meteorology Science Tyndall

John Tyndall was a 19th-century physicist, however, his many of his claims to fame came when he began studying alpine mountaineering. He was one of the first climbers to reach the summit of the Matterhorn. It was one these climbing voyages where he studied the motion of glaciers, the phenomena of large landmass movement, influence of atmospheric pressure and formation of clouds, wilderness survival, and other fascinating topics.

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TYNDALL, John

The Glaciers of the Alps : being a Narrative of Excursions an Ascents, and Account of the Origin and Phenomena of Glaciers and an Exposition of the Physical Principles to which they are related

London : Longmans, Green and Co, 1896.

Details:

•Collation: Complete with all pages

o[xxviii], 445p

oIllustrated with in-text figures

•References: Neate T 75

oNeate: “Tyndall is best known for his devotion to science and his first ascent of the Weisshorn. He was also a contender for the first ascent of the Matterhorn.”

•Language: English

•Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure

•Size: ~8in X 5in (20cm x 12.5cm)

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