The Glaciers of the Alps

Being a narrative of excursions and ascents, an account of the origin and phenomena of glaciers, and an exposition of the physical principles to which they are related, with illustrations

Autor*innen

• John Tyndall

Parameter

• 484 Seiten
• 17 Lesestunden

• Belletristik
• Geologie & Mineralogie

Mehr zum Buch

Focusing on the exploration of the Alps, this narrative details excursions and ascents while providing insights into the origin and phenomena of glaciers. It also elucidates the physical principles associated with these natural formations. Enhanced by illustrations, the book serves as both a travelogue and a scientific exposition, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of glacial dynamics as observed in the late 19th century.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2016
• Einband: Paperback