The Frosty Caucasus': An Account Of A Walk Through Part Of The Range And Of An Ascent Of Elbrue In The Summer Of 1874 (1875)

By Florence Crauford Grove

Book Overview

""The Frosty Caucasus: An Account of a Walk Through Part of the Range and of an Ascent of Elbrue in the Summer of 1874"" is a travelogue written by Florence Crauford Grove. The book describes her journey through the Caucasus Mountains in the summer of 1874, where she explored the region on foot and climbed Mount Elbrus, the highest peak in Europe. Grove provides a detailed account of the landscape, flora, and fauna of the region, as well as the local people and their customs. She also shares her personal experiences and challenges faced during the journey, including the harsh weather conditions and the physical demands of climbing the mountain. The book is a fascinating insight into the Caucasus Mountains and the adventure of exploring them in the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in travel writing, mountaineering, or the natural beauty of this region.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: 1165690403
• ISBN13: 9781165690404
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"