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Love of Nature, 1. - But Knowledge must be added, 3. - Size of Switzerland, 4. A Thousand Miles of Ice, 5. First View of a Mountain, 6.-comparative Heights of Mountains, 7. - Dazzling Whiteness of the Snow, 8. - The Snow not everlasting, 9.-ava lanches, lo.-the P'dn Wind, l2. - Glaciers, l4. - How Snow is turned into Ice, l5. Two Million Tons Weight of Ice, 16. - The Ice presses forward, 17. - Crevasses, 18. - Accidents from Cre vesses, 19. - Crevasses hidden by Snow, 20. - Beauty of the Crevasses, 21. - Caverns of Ice, 22. - Nevé or Firn, 23. - Evi dence of Motion, 24. - Lateral Moraines, 25. Cause of Motion, 26. - Bed of the Glacier must be smooth, 27. - Theories of Cause of Motion, 28. - Expansion and Contraction, 29. - Vis cons Theory, 30. The ice-sea passes through a Gorge, 31. - The Ice bends, 32. - Regelation Theory, 34. - Glacier an imperfect Fluid, Viscosity and Regelation, 37. - Veined Structure, 38. - Pressure produces Cleavability, 39. Dirt Bands, 40. -featmes of Glacier Life, 41. Slate sinks into the Glacier, 42. Ice Tables and Sand Heaps, 43. - The Moraines all out ward Show, 44. Stone Avalanches, 45. - Increase of Glaciers, 46. - Disappearance of Glaciers, 47. Evidence of Glacial Action, 48. - Professor Forbes' Comparison, 49.
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Paperback. Condition: NEW. Print on Demand. This book is an exploration of Switzerland, the heart of snow-covered peaks and the birthplace of rivers. The author takes the reader on a literary journey of the majestic mountain ranges, through narratives of explorations and ascents. Along the way, the work examines the science of glaciers and avalanches that define the region, alongside the history and traditions of the Swiss people, including their architecture and folklore. The author brings a keen eye for detail to the culture of Switzerland, featuring observations on the lives of farmers, the keeping of cattle, and the cheese and dairy industry. This book is an enthralling introduction to the wonders of Swiss geography and culture, painting a vivid picture of life amidst the Alps. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781334303340_0
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