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Travels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain: With Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers - Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science
James David Forbes
Travels through the Alps of Savoy and Other Parts of the Pennine Chain: With Observations on the Phenomena of Glaciers - Cambridge Library Collection - Earth Science
James David Forbes
The renowned geologist James D. Forbes (1809–68) describes the experiments he carried out on the Swiss glaciers in this important work of 1843. Forbes' graphic descriptions of alpine scenery and his mountaineering feats are combined with detailed accounts of his scientific research.
468 pages, 50 b/w illus. 6 colour illus. 2 maps
Media | Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back) |
Released | December 22, 2011 |
ISBN13 | 9781108037662 |
Publishers | Cambridge University Press |
Pages | 468 |
Dimensions | 152 × 229 × 26 mm · 680 g |
Language | English |
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