Adventure Classics
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At times, mountain climbing has the stuff of legends. Edward Whymper's famous book paved the way for the thrilling epic of high mountaineering that led to the conquest of the Alps during the second half of the 19th century. His name is now engraved in the annals of mountain climbing for his ascent of the Matterhorn, an inconceivable feat for his era. Born in London, Whymper (1840-1911) attempted demanding climbs at a very early age. During the summer of 1865, he reached the summit of the Matterhorn after a dramatic climb, which was marked by the tragic death of 4 members of his party and was later surrounded by bitter controversy. The account of his adventures in the Alps was published as an epoch-making book that is now proposed as a classic of mountaineering. "Adventure Classics" present important historical accounts enlivened with new full colour illustrations and photographs. It is an extremely collectable series.