Edward Whymper
Edward Whymper FRSE was an English mountaineer, explorer, illustrator, and author best known for the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865. Four members of his climbing party were killed during the descent. Whymper also made important first ascents on the Mont Blanc massif and in the Pennine Alps, Chimborazo in South America, and the Canadian Rockies. His exploration of Greenland contributed an important advance to Arctic exploration. Whymper wrote several books on mountaineering, including Scrambles Amongst the Alps.
Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69
"Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860-69" by Edward Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles Why...
By Edward Whymper
The Ascent of the Matterhorn
"The Ascent of the Matterhorn" by Edward Whymper is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book primarily focuses on the author's ...
By Edward Whymper