Overview
As Britain’s reach over the far-flung parts of the world grew so did the interest in exploring the earth’s remotest corners. When Whymper set out from Zermatt for the summit of the Matterhorn on 14 July 1865 on his ninth attempt, British explorers had enjoyed an uninterrupted winning streak of luck. That day would mark the end.
Of the seven of his team, only Whymper and two Swiss guides would return alive. Whymper’s team beat an Italian team exploring the same new approach and couldn’t believe their luck that it led so easily to the summit. Once there they pelted the Italians who ‘turned and fled’. Disaster struck Whymper on the way down, however and the mysterious circumstances of the death of the three Brits – a heartthrob, an aristocrat and a nineteen year old – spread like wildfire around the world. It made Whymper’s and Zermatt’s names world famous and Whymper’s book on the ascent an instant classic.
This book title, Ascent of the Matterhorn (& the forgotten photographs), ISBN: 9781783341849, by Edward Whymper, Teresa May, published by Global Book Sales (June 4, 2024) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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