{"product_id":"travels-through-the-alps-of-savoy-and-other-parts-of-the-pennine-chain-with-observations-on-the-phenomena-of-glaciers-paperback-9781108037662","title":"Travels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain; With Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers (Paperback \/ softback) 9781108037662","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eTravels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eWith Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eJames D. Forbes presents a detailed account of his systematic exploration of alpine mountain regions in this important 1843 publication.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames David Forbes (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781108037662, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 22 December 2011\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e468 pages, 50 b\/w illus.  6 colour illus.  2 maps\u003cbr\u003e22.9 x 15.2 x 2.6 cm, 0.68 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eThe renowned geologist James D. Forbes (1809–68) presents an account of his systematic exploration of alpine mountain regions and glaciers in this important 1843 publication. Forbes' graphic descriptions of alpine scenery and his mountaineering feats are combined with detailed records of his scientific research and experiments. The study cemented Forbes' reputation in the field, which was later to be commemorated by the naming of the Aiguille Forbes in the Alps and of Mount Forbes in both Canada and New Zealand. The aim in writing the book, says Forbes, was to 'illustrate the physical geography of a particular district in one of the most frequented regions of the Alps'. In doing this, he draws upon the important work of the 'bold mountaineer' Horace Bénédict de Saussure, whose feats and achievements Forbes clearly admired. The book is still viewed today as one of the most influential and important publications on mountaineering.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eDedication\u003cbr\u003e 1. The Alps, and alpine travellers\u003cbr\u003e 2. Some account of glaciers generally\u003cbr\u003e 3. Of the geological agency of glaciers\u003cbr\u003e 4. Description of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni\u003cbr\u003e 5. Description of the Mer de Glace continued\u003cbr\u003e 6. Account of a survey of the Mer de Glace and its environs\u003cbr\u003e 7. Account of experiments on the motion of the ice of the Mer de Glace of Chamouni\u003cbr\u003e 8. On the structure of the ice of glaciers, and of the Mer de Glace in particular\u003cbr\u003e 9. The tour of Mont Blanc - Chamouni to Courmayeur\u003cbr\u003e 10. The glaciers of Miage and La Brenva\u003cbr\u003e 11. Environs of Courmayeur - geology\u003cbr\u003e 12. The passage of the Col du Geant\u003cbr\u003e 13. From Courmayeur to Chamouni, by the Col Ferret and Col de Balme\u003cbr\u003e 14. Journey from Chamouni to Val Pelline, by the Val de Bagnes, and Col de Fenetres\u003cbr\u003e 15. From Valpelline to Evolena by the Col de Collon\u003cbr\u003e 16. From Evolena in the valley of Erin to Zermatt in the valley of St Nicolas, by the glaciers of Ferpecle and Zmutt\u003cbr\u003e 17. The environs of Zermatt\u003cbr\u003e 18. From Zermatt to Gressonay by the Col of Mont Cervin\u003cbr\u003e 19. Gressonay - Monte Rosa\u003cbr\u003e 20. Tour of Monte Rosa concluded - from Gressonay to Visp, by Macugnaga and Monte Moro\u003cbr\u003e 21. An attempt to explain the leading phenomena of glaciers\u003cbr\u003e Appendix\u003cbr\u003e Index.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Hydrology \u0026amp; the hydrosphere [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Hydrology \u0026amp; the hydrosphere\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Hydrology%20\u0026amp;%20the%20hydrosphere%20%5BRBK%5D%22\"\u003eRBK\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46266052968728,"sku":"9781108037662","price":37.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9781108037662i.jpg?v=1696743793","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/travels-through-the-alps-of-savoy-and-other-parts-of-the-pennine-chain-with-observations-on-the-phenomena-of-glaciers-paperback-9781108037662","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}