Journals Of Excursions In The Alps: The Pennine, Graian, Cottian, Rhetian, Lepontian And Bernese

By William Brockedon

Book Overview

Journals of Excursions in the Alps: The Pennine, Graian, Cottian, Rhetian, Lepontian and Bernese is a travelogue written by William Brockedon. The book is a detailed account of the author's journeys through the Alps, covering the regions of Pennine, Graian, Cottian, Rhetian, Lepontian and Bernese. Brockedon was a British artist and writer who visited the Alps several times in the 19th century. In this book, he describes his experiences of climbing the mountains, exploring the valleys and encountering the local people and their customs. The book is filled with detailed descriptions of the landscapes, flora and fauna of the region, as well as the history and culture of the places he visited. The author's observations are accompanied by his own illustrations, which add to the visual appeal of the book. Journals of Excursions in the Alps is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history, culture and natural beauty of the Alps.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: 1163111783
• ISBN13: 9781163111789
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 392 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"