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_aForbes, James David, _eauthor. |
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_aTravels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain : _bWith Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers / _cJames David Forbes. |
| 246 | 3 | _aTravels through the Alps of Savoy & Other Parts of the Pennine Chain | |
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_aPlace of publication not identified : _bpublisher not identified, _c1843. |
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_aCambridge : _bCambridge University Press |
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_a1 online resource (468 pages) : _bdigital, PDF file(s). |
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_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia |
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_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier |
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| 490 | 1 | _aCambridge library collection. Earth Science | |
| 500 | _aTitle from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015). | ||
| 520 | _aThe 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. | ||
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_aCambridge library collection. _pEarth Science. |
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| 856 | 4 | 0 | _uhttps://doi.org/10.1017/CBO9781139096942 |
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