An account of a walk through part of the range and of an ascent of Elbruz in the summer of 1874.
London, Longmans, 1875
Grove was one of the ablest British climbers of the day and president of the Alpine Club, 1884-6. He also led the condemnation of guildeless climbing in the 1870s, against the Rev. Girdlestone.
First edition. 8vo, x, 341pp., 6 wood-engraved plates by Edward Whymper, folding map, original bluish-green cloth gilt, upper cover ruled in gilt, corners bumped, light stains to covers, a very good copy.
Neate G75; Perret 2069.
First edition. 8vo, x, 341pp., 6 wood-engraved plates by Edward Whymper, folding map, original bluish-green cloth gilt, upper cover ruled in gilt, corners bumped, light stains to covers, a very good copy.
Neate G75; Perret 2069.
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