The Glaciers of the Alps. Being a Narrative of Excursions and Ascents, an Account of the Origin and Phenomena of Glaciers, and an Exposition of the Physical Principles to which they are Related
by Tyndall, John
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About This Item
Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1896, New Edition,. Good. 1896. Hardcover. hardback, 8vo, xxviii,445pp, frontispiece and 61 illustrations, edges slightly browned and occasional slight foxing, otherwise clean and tight, no inscriptions, blindstamped maroon cloth, gilt spine titles, spine faded, otherwise Very Good condition .
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- Brimstones (GB)
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- Title
- The Glaciers of the Alps. Being a Narrative of Excursions and Ascents, an Account of the Origin and Phenomena of Glaciers, and an Exposition of the Physical Principles to which they are Related
- Author
- Tyndall, John
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Publisher
- Longmans, Green and Co, London, 1896, New Edition,
- Date Published
- 1896
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