Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843)

By James David Forbes

Book Overview

Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) is a travelogue written by James David Forbes. The book is a detailed account of Forbes' journey through the Alps of Savoy and other parts of the Pennine Chain. The author describes the landscapes, natural phenomena, and people he encounters during his travels.Forbes was particularly interested in the glaciers he encountered during his journey. He provides detailed observations on the formation, movement, and melting of glaciers, as well as the impact they have on the surrounding environment. The book also includes illustrations and maps to help readers better understand the geography and topography of the regions Forbes visited.Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of travel writing, the natural sciences, or the geography and geology of the Alps. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century travel and exploration, and offers insights into the scientific theories and discoveries of the time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104513463
• ISBN13: 9781104513467
• Release Date: May 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 468 Pages
• Weight: 1.37 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"