The Alps by Sir William Martin Conway
"The Alps" by Sir William Martin Conway is a descriptive account of the Alpine region written in the early 20th century. The narrative explores the beauty, majesty, and complexity of the Alps, capturing the emotional resonance that these mountains evoke in climbers and visitors. The book offers insights into both the visual splendor of the landscape and the geological phenomena that shape it. At the start of the work, Conway reflects onthe profound impact that first encountering the Alps has on an individual, particularly emphasizing that those who have experienced this moment can never fully convey its beauty to others. He recounts his childhood fascination with mountains, leading up to his long-awaited journey to the Alps. Conway shares his awe at the sight of the majestic peaks for the first time, highlighting the indescribable emotions that such experiences inspire and the longing for nature's beauty that compels humans to seek out the mountains. This opening sets a tone of reverence for nature, invoking themes of wonder, exploration, and the deep connection between man and the natural world that reverberate throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Conway, William Martin, Sir, 1856-1937 |
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| Illustrator | McCormick, A. D. (Arthur David), 1860-1943 |
| LoC No. | 05004485 |
| Title | The Alps |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Stephanie Kovalchik and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DQ: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Switzerland |
| Subject | Alps -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39542 |
| Release Date | Apr 27, 2012 |
| Most Recently Updated | Feb 7, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 159 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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