Mount Washington In Winter

Or The Experiences Of A Scientific Expedition Upon The Highest Mountain In New England 1870-71

von Charles Henry Hitchcock, Various Authors

372 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Mount Washington In Winter: Or The Experiences Of A Scientific Expedition Upon The Highest Mountain In New England 1870-71 is a book written by Charles Henry Hitchcock. The book is a detailed account of a scientific expedition that took place in the winter of 1870-71 on Mount Washington, which is the highest mountain in New England. The author, who was a geologist and a professor at Dartmouth College, led the expedition with the aim of studying the geology, meteorology, and natural history of the mountain. The book is divided into chapters, each of which describes a different aspect of the expedition. The author discusses the challenges that the expedition faced, including extreme weather conditions, difficult terrain, and the lack of modern equipment. He also describes the flora and fauna of the mountain, as well as the geological formations that were discovered during the expedition. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of scientific exploration and the natural history of Mount Washington. It provides a detailed account of the challenges and triumphs that the expedition faced, and offers insights into the geology and natural history of the mountain. The book is written in a clear and engaging style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers. Overall, Mount Washington In Winter is a fascinating and informative book that offers a unique perspective on one of the most challenging scientific expeditions of the 19th century.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.

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• ISBN: 9781432645205
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 01.06.2007
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC