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The Highest Andes A Record of the First Ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the Exploration of the Surrounding Valleys
FITZ GERALD E.A. [Edward Arthur] 1871-1931. (VINES Stuart) (contributions by BONNEY; CRICK; POCOCK; BOULENGER; BURKILL; GOSSE)
Language: English
Published by Methuen & Co., 36 Essex Street W.C. London, 1899
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- First Edition
Seller: Madoc Books (ABA-ILAB), Llandudno, CONWY, United KingdomMadoc Books (ABA-ILAB)
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. First edition, 1899, in contemporary half calf over red marbled boards, edges rubbed. Calf respine, gilt titles to red calf label. Internally, tissue guarded frontis, title in red & black, [6], (vii-xvi), [1], 2-390 pp, [1], complete with 45 B&W photographic full page illustrations (…some w/tissue guards, some 2 per pl), 7 illustrations, 2 maps (coloured & folding, both with short crease repairs. occasional spot, edge browning, ink name to fpd, later endpapers. (227*153 mm). (Neate *273. Alpine Club LibCat p114). And contains: A. Notes on [rock] specimens by T.G. Bonney. B. Notes on the fossils by G.C. Crick. C. Note on the natural history of the Aconcagua Valleys by P. Gosse. I. Mammals by P. Gosse. II. Birds by P. Gosse. III. Reptiles by G.A. Boulenger. IV. Scorpions and spiders by R.I. Pocock. A new parasite by Dr. von Linstow. V. Notes on the plants by I.H. Burkill. LIGHTBODY AE. AUTHOR. VINES Stuart (illustrator).
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Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York, 1899
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Seller: Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA, East Woodstock, CT, U.S.A.Yesterday's Gallery, ABAA
Contact seller5-star sellerHardcover. 1st Edition. Illustrated First American Edition. Octavo. Original green cloth with gilt lettering to spine and front cover. Top edge gilt, fore and bottom edges untrimmed. Blue endpapers. Account of South American mountaineering expedition by American-born mountaineer and soldier of British descent. Includes numerous…black-and-white photographs, full page plates with tissue guards, drawings of wildlife, and index. Lacks 1 of 2 folding maps. Very good, tape at spine ends, bookplate on front pastedown. Front hinge fragile and starting but attached.
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Published by London : Methuen & Co., 1899
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- First Edition
Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, IrelandMW Books Ltd.
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Add to basketFirst Edition. Very good copy finely rebound in gilt-blocked red buckram. Light foxing to prelims and scattered throughout. Book plate of Gordon J. Turner to interior of front board. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 390 pages, 54 unnumbered leaves of plates (2 folded) : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Note…s; Includes index. Two folded colour maps at end of volume: "Sketch map to illustrate the route of the Expedition to Aconcagua and Tupungato, 1896-7"; and, "Map of Aconcagua and district". Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Chapter I. Introductory -- Chapter II. To Mendoza and Vacas -- Chapter III. General Aspects of the Andes -- Chapter IV. Up the Vacas Valley -- Chapter V. First Attempt on Aconcagua -- Chapter VI. The Attack Renewed -- Chapter VII. The Ascent Accomplished -- Chapter VIII. Beaten Back by Snow and Cold -- Chapter IX. Further Attempts on Aconcagua -- Chapter X. The Second Ascent of Aconcagua -- Chapter XI. Twenty-Three Thousand Feet Above the Sea -- Chapter XII. A Trip to Chile -- Chapter XIII. The First Ascent of the Catedral -- Chapter XIV. Work In the Horcones Valley -- Chapter XV. Heading For Tupungato -- Chapter XVI. The First Attack on Tupungato -- Chapter XVII. More Attempts on Tupungato -- Chapter XVIII. Tupungato Ascended -- Chapter XIX. The Summit and the Descent -- Chapter XX. The Last of Aconcagua -- Chapter XXI. A Lost Volcano -- Chapter XXII. The Horcones Valley In Winter -- Chapter XXIII. The Posada At Inca -- Chapter XXIV. The Pass In Winter -- Chapter XXV. Lightbody's Crossing of the Andes -- Chapter XXVI. We Leave the Andes -- Chapter XXVII. -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Notes on Rock Specimens Collected in the Chilian Andes by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix B. Notes on the Fossils from the Chilian Andes Collected by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix C. Notes on the Natural History of the Aconcagua Valleys -- Appendix D. The Boundary Dispute Between Chile and the Argentine Republic-- Index. Subjects; Mountaineering. Botany. Aconcagua (Mountain). Andes Description and travel. Tupungato. Aconcagua (Chile : Province). Tupungato (Argentina and Chile). Andes. Argentina. 1 Kg.
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Published by London : Methuen & Co., 1899
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.MW Books
Contact seller5-star sellerFirst Edition. Very good copy finely rebound in gilt-blocked red buckram. Light foxing to prelims and scattered throughout. Book plate of Gordon J. Turner to interior of front board. Remains well-preserved overall. Physical description; xvi, 390 pages, 54 unnumbered leaves of plates (2 folded) : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm. Note…s; Includes index. Two folded colour maps at end of volume: "Sketch map to illustrate the route of the Expedition to Aconcagua and Tupungato, 1896-7"; and, "Map of Aconcagua and district". Includes bibliographical references and index. Contents; Chapter I. Introductory -- Chapter II. To Mendoza and Vacas -- Chapter III. General Aspects of the Andes -- Chapter IV. Up the Vacas Valley -- Chapter V. First Attempt on Aconcagua -- Chapter VI. The Attack Renewed -- Chapter VII. The Ascent Accomplished -- Chapter VIII. Beaten Back by Snow and Cold -- Chapter IX. Further Attempts on Aconcagua -- Chapter X. The Second Ascent of Aconcagua -- Chapter XI. Twenty-Three Thousand Feet Above the Sea -- Chapter XII. A Trip to Chile -- Chapter XIII. The First Ascent of the Catedral -- Chapter XIV. Work In the Horcones Valley -- Chapter XV. Heading For Tupungato -- Chapter XVI. The First Attack on Tupungato -- Chapter XVII. More Attempts on Tupungato -- Chapter XVIII. Tupungato Ascended -- Chapter XIX. The Summit and the Descent -- Chapter XX. The Last of Aconcagua -- Chapter XXI. A Lost Volcano -- Chapter XXII. The Horcones Valley In Winter -- Chapter XXIII. The Posada At Inca -- Chapter XXIV. The Pass In Winter -- Chapter XXV. Lightbody's Crossing of the Andes -- Chapter XXVI. We Leave the Andes -- Chapter XXVII. -- Conclusion -- Appendix A. Notes on Rock Specimens Collected in the Chilian Andes by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix B. Notes on the Fossils from the Chilian Andes Collected by Mr. Fitz Gerald's Expedition -- Appendix C. Notes on the Natural History of the Aconcagua Valleys -- Appendix D. The Boundary Dispute Between Chile and the Argentine Republic-- Index. Subjects; Mountaineering. Botany. Aconcagua (Mountain). Andes Description and travel. Tupungato. Aconcagua (Chile : Province). Tupungato (Argentina and Chile). Andes. Argentina. 1 Kg.
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Language: English
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Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, IndiaS N Books World
Contact seller5-star sellerLeatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 540. A perfect gift… for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1899 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 540.
