Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165868377)

Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) is a book written by James David Forbes. The book is a detailed account of Forbes' travels through the Alps of Savoy and other parts of the Pennine Chain. It provides a comprehensive description of the landscapes, the people, the culture, and the natural phenomena that Forbes encountered during his travels. The book also includes observations on the phenomena of glaciers, which were of great interest to Forbes, who was a renowned physicist and glaciologist. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the scenery and the people that Forbes encountered. It is an important historical document that provides valuable insights into the natural history of the Alps and the early development of glaciology as a scientific field. Overall, Travels Through The Alps Of Savoy And Other Parts Of The Pennine Chain: With Observations On The Phenomena Of Glaciers (1843) is an informative and engaging book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of science, travel writing, or the natural world.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.

Author: James David Forbes
ISBN-10: 1165868377
ISBN-13: 9781165868377
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 466
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.19d