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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book describes an 1820s journey through the Alps, primarily focused on the Chamouny Valley in Savoy (present-day France). The author provides detailed observations on the physical geography of the region, including the Aiguille de Dru granite spire and the Glacier de Bois, which descends from the Mar de Glace. The narrative also discusses the geology of the Alps, particularly the vertical strata and puddingstone formations found near the Col de Balme and in the Valorsine, and speculates on the role of earthquakes in their formation. The author reflects on the writings of Jean-Jacques Rousseau and their influence on the people of Geneva, where he also comments on the city's fortifications, independence, and political climate. Overall, this book offers a rich blend of scientific observation, historical insights, and personal reflections on the grandeur and complexity of the Alpine landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282750817_0
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Travels, Comprising Observations Made During a Residence in the Tarentaise, and Various Parts of the Grecian and Pennine Alps, and in Switzerland and an Auvergne, in the Years 1820, 1821, and 1822, Vol. 2 of 2: Illustrated by Coloured Engravings and Numer
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282750817
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Travels, Comprising Observations Made During a Residence in the Tarentaise, and Various Parts of the Grecian and Pennine Alps, and in Switzerland and an Auvergne, in the Years 1820, 1821, and 1822, Vol. 2 of 2: Illustrated by Coloured Engravings and Numer
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282750817
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