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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. The highest Andes : a record of the first ascent of Aconcagua and Tupungato in Argentina, and the exploration of the surrounding valleys | Edward Arthur Fitz Gerald (u. a.) | Taschenbuch | 496 S. | Englisch | 2017 | hansebooks | EAN 9783337156930 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Hansebooks GmbH, Trakehner Weg 52, 22844 Norderstedt, gb[at]hansebooks[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.

Hardcover. Zustand: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Poor. Publishers cloth. The spine and a small corner of the leaves at the spine head, have been mouse gnawed, creating a rare opportunity to purchase this scarce title at a significantly reduced price. Foxed. Top edge gilt. Two fold-out maps to rear (one with a small closed tear) by A. E. Lightbody, 51 illustrations and a panorama. xvi and 390pp. Includes chapters by Stuart Vines and contributions by Professor Bonney, R. I. Pocock, G. A. Boulenger, I. H. Burkill and Philip Gosse.

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Hardcover. Zustand: Very Good. LIGHTBODY AE. AUTHOR. VINES Stuart (illustrator). 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.

Zustand: Fair. This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside.This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. Cloth covers. Gilt lettering and stamping on front board. Boards slightly faded. Backstrip heavily faded and slightly worn. Page edges frayed. Inscribed by owner. Internally tight & clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item,1200grams, ISBN:

First 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. Notes; 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. 3 Kg.