Hours of Exercise in the Alps
Author(s):
Tyndall, John
Copyright: 1897, Appleton, NY
Specifications: reprint, 8vo, pp.x, 473, frontis, 6 bw illus, teg, ½ leather & marbled boards
Condition: rubbed, vg.
Tyndall was an outstanding Irish scientist who made the first ascent of the Weisshorn and almost made the first ascent of the Matterhorn. This also includes his climbs on the Eiger, Jungfrau, etc. From the collection of American mountaineer Richard Irvin with his signature. Neate T76.