Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1334101140 ISBN 13: 9781334101144
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Horace Benedict de Saussure, known to many as the father of both modern geology and Alpine exploration. Saussure's contributions to these fields in the latter half of the 18th century were not simply academic pursuits; they helped form our relationship with the natural world by fueling the sense of awe and wonder that draws us to climb mountains even today. Although men of science and literature had been exploring the Alps for almost a century before Saussure's birth, their interests lay more in the practical uses and botanical curiosities of the mountains. The author argues that it was the rise of various social and scientific movements of the time that created the conditions for the emergence of a figure such as Saussureâ"a man who combined the humanist outlook of the Renaissance with a passion for scientific observation. Saussure was among the first to approach his study of the Alps with a structured methodology, and the depth and breadth of his research is evidenced by the fact that his work on glaciers, rock formations, and weather patterns still influences our understanding of these phenomena. This book explores a range of Saussure's ideas and achievements, offering a comprehensive account of an extraordinary man whose explorations laid the groundwork for our enduring fascination with mountains. 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.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334101140 ISBN 13: 9781334101144
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Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1334101140 ISBN 13: 9781334101144
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Published by Forgotten Books, 2024
ISBN 10: 1334101140 ISBN 13: 9781334101144
Seller: GF Books, Inc., Hawthorne, CA, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Book is in NEW condition. 1.59.