Scrambles amongst the Alps eBook Edward Whymper
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Scrambles amongst the Alps
Edward Whymper, British illustrator, climber and explorer best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865 (1840-1911)
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Table of Contents
- About This Book
- Preface
- 1860
- Chapter I. Introductory
- Chapter Ii. The Ascent Of Mont Pelvoux
- Crossing Mont Cenis - 1861
- Chapter Iii. The Mont Cenis Pass And The Fell Railway
- Chapter Iv. My First Scramble On The Matterhorn
- 1862
- Chapter V. Renewed Attempts To Ascend The Matterhorn
- 1863
- Chapter Vi. The Val Tournanche
- Chapter Vii. Our Sixth Attempt To Ascend The Matterhorn
- Chapter Viii. From St. Michel On The Mont Cenis Road By The Col Des Aiguilles D'arve, Col De Martignare
- Chapter Ix. The Ascent Of The Pointe Des Ecrins
- Chapter X. From Val Louise To La Bérarde By The Col De Pilatte
- Chapter Xi. Passage Of The Col De Triolet, And Ascents Of Mont Dolent, Aiguille De Trélatête, And Aiguille D'argentière
- Chapter Xii. The Moming Pass-zermatt
- Chapter Xiii. The Ascent Of The Grand Cornier
- Chapter Xiv. The Ascent Of The Dent Blanche
- Chapter Xv. Lost On The Col D'hérens
- Chapter Xvi. Valley Of Aosta, And Ascent Of The Grandes Jorasses
- Chapter Xvii. The Col Dolent
- Chapter Xviii. Ascent Of The Aiguille Verte
- Chapter Xix. The Col De Talèfre
- Chapter Xx. Ascent Of The Ruinette-the Matterhorn
- Chapter Xxi. The Ascent Of The Matterhorn
- Chapter Xxii. Descent Of The Matterhorn
Scrambles amongst the Alps eBook Edward Whymper
I read this as historical research but quickly fell in love with it as a work of literature. There's a lot of first-we-did-this and then-we-did-that, but when Whymper moves away from chronological reporting, he shows himself to be one hell of a good writer. His conquest of the Matterhorn and the tragedy that quickly followed give the book its emotional core. If you like adventure stories, I don't know how you don't love this.Product details
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Scrambles amongst the Alps eBook Edward Whymper Reviews
Since I first read this little classic, Edward Whymper's book on scrambling in the Alps has always been my favorite mountaineering book. Something about his style of writing makes one feel they have not only read a delightful tale, they have actually incorporated it into their own memory. His pencil etchings are so evocative, you can almost smell the brisk air of Zermatt and feel the weathered texture of the Swiss dwelling. You can once again experience the thoughts of trepidation and anticipation which accompany a good outing in the mountains. This is Victorian mountain writing at its very best, in an age before high technology and polarfleece added safety and comfort but put some palpable distance between you and the experience and blunted the directness of your perceptions and observations. I've spent many of my own happy hours scrambling in the Alps, but somehow Whymper makes it seem like I'm doing it anew. Sure, it's always interesting to read of the difficulties of Everest or the tales of hardship on Half Dome, but Whymper was among the first, and high technology and modern photography have not allowed us to better put you into the heart of the experience.
Originally Published in 1871. Whymper details his Alps climbs in the 1860s with many first ascents including Mont Pelvoux in 1861, Barre des Écrins in 1864, Mont Dolent and Aiguille d'Argentière in 1864, and Grand Cornier, Pointe Whymper on the Grandes Jorasses, and Aiguille Verte in 1865. But Whymper will always be remembered for the first ascent of the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865.
The Matterhorn was considered to be mountaineering's biggest challenge at the time, and Whymper met with failure again and again. Finally on his eighth attempt he finally succeeded, becoming the first man to reach the summit on July 14, 1865.
On the descent, tragedy struck when four members of the party slipped and were killed, and only the breaking of the rope saved Whymper and the two remaining guides from the same fate. A controversy ensued as to whether the rope had actually been cut, but a formal investigation could not find any proof.
The accident haunted Whymper "Every night, do you understand, I see my comrades of the Matterhorn slipping on their backs, their arms outstretched, one after the other, in perfect order at equal distances - Croz the guide, first, then Hadow, then Hudson, and lastly Douglas. Yes, I shall always see them."
I thoroughly enjoyed the parts of the book dedicated to climbing and was struck by Whymper's adventurous spirit, and his dedication and perseverance. The book does drag on a bit in a few parts with chapters on the technical details about glaciers and railway tracks. The 130 illustrations, many woodcut by Whymper himself, bring the story to life, and are almost as good as photographs.
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A classic travel diary for everyone that finds pleasure in "the Alps", you can travel in the footsteps of Whymper and feel his presence among these fascinating mountains. Obligatory for every mountain man
This is a great book whether you are an armchair mountaineer or an avid climber. It is a classic of the genre by a pioneer of the craft. There's some humble bragging in the text that is a common thread(note title), but overall a great read. It will be a keeper on my bookshelf.
As a mountain and alpine hiker this was a great book written by someone who did it all back when climbing didn't have any of the tech gear that makes it easier today. Especially the stories of summiting the Matterhorn. Been to Zermatt several times and the awesomeness of that mountain never disappoints!
Mountaineering classic! A great documentary on climbing technique and gear of old. Whymper's wonderful humor and incredible enthusiasm for the mountains permeate.
I read this as historical research but quickly fell in love with it as a work of literature. There's a lot of first-we-did-this and then-we-did-that, but when Whymper moves away from chronological reporting, he shows himself to be one hell of a good writer. His conquest of the Matterhorn and the tragedy that quickly followed give the book its emotional core. If you like adventure stories, I don't know how you don't love this.
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