Description
1949 edition. Dust jacket has some wear and small tears along the sides. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This well-preserved 1949 edition of Edward Whymper’s “Travels Amongst the Great Andes” offers a captivating firsthand account of one of the most daring mountaineering expeditions of the 19th century. Whymper, renowned for his conquest of the Matterhorn in 1865, embarked on an ambitious journey to explore the towering peaks of the Andes range in Ecuador. His vivid descriptions and illustrations transport readers to a world of breathtaking landscapes, treacherous ascents, and encounters with indigenous communities. Beyond its adventurous narrative, this book stands as a testament to the pioneering spirit of Victorian-era exploration and the enduring allure of conquering nature’s mightiest summits. Collectors will appreciate this well-preserved edition as a window into a bygone era of intrepid exploration and the birth of modern mountaineering.
