Best Sellers in Books
Discover the most popular and best selling products in Books based on sales

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website
Pictorial - The Alps 1900 / Die alpen um 1900 / Les alpes en 1900: A Tour in Color / Eine Reise in Farbe / Un Voyage En Couleurs

Description

Book Synopsis: “Nothing compares to the Alps” wrote the great French historian Jules Michelet in 1868. At the very heart of Europe, the gigantic Alpine mountain range includes some of the most grandiose natural sites in the world, such as Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau, the Matterhorn, and their glaciers. Tourism began in the late 1800s and grew tremendously over the next centuries, especially with the rise of winter sports. This book offers a charming tour of a bygone era, when the first mountain trains and cog railways were carrying men in lederhosen and women in long dresses to the foot of the glacier, when local guides accompanied tourists riding on mules; a time when the first alpinists were considered mad, and skiers were a curiosity.Through photochromes, photographs, and color postcards of the 19th and 20th centuries, through travel posters and tourist brochures, we cross passes such as the Mont-Cenis, Simplon, Brenner, and St. Gotthard; climb Mont Blanc, the Eiger, the Wetterhorn, and the Dolomites; marvel at crystal-clear lakes in Switzerland, Italy, Bavaria, and Slovenia; explore Tyrol, the Via Mala, and the Engadin; and spend the winter season at grand hotels in Gstaad, Grindelwald, Davos, St. Moritz, and Cortina. This is a journey dotted with literary quotes by travel writers that evokes these happy days of pristine snow and untouched slopes! Read more

Details

Are you longing for a journey through the stunning beauty of the Alps in the 1900s? Look no further than our captivating book - The Alps 1900. Immerse yourself in a world where the first mountain trains carried adventurers in traditional lederhosen and elegant women in long dresses to the foot of majestic glaciers. Step back in time and witness the alpine wonders that inspired generations of travelers and explorers. With vibrant photochromes, photographs, and color postcards, this book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, providing a truly enchanting experience.

Uncover the secrets of the most famous mountain range in Europe through the lens of the past. From iconic peaks like Mont Blanc, the Jungfrau, and the Matterhorn, to the crystal-clear lakes of Switzerland, Italy, Bavaria, and Slovenia, and the enchanting alpine villages, every page is a portal to the wonders of a forgotten world. Traverse the historical passes of the Mont-Cenis, Simplon, Brenner, and St. Gotthard, and scale the mighty peaks of the Eiger, Wetterhorn, and the Dolomites. This book will transport you to a time when exploring the Alps was an adventure like no other.

Embark on a nostalgic journey through the eyes of early tourists who flocked to the Alps for their grand hotels and leisurely winter vacations. Explore renowned winter resorts such as Gstaad, Grindelwald, Davos, St. Moritz, and Cortina where the snow was pristine, and the slopes were untouched. Lose yourself in the tales of the first alpinists who were labeled as mad, and the curious skiers who were a spectacle to behold. This book captures the essence of those halcyon days through literary quotes and anecdotes from esteemed travel writers, adding a touch of allure to the timeless beauty of the Alps.

Don't miss the chance to delve into the wonders of the Alps as they were over a century ago. Indulge your senses and let your imagination run wild with The Alps 1900 - A Tour in Color. Experience the thrill of exploration, the elegance of a bygone era, and the awe-inspiring beauty of Europe's most magnificent mountain range. Start your journey today and relive the magic of the Alps in their golden age!

To embark on this captivating journey, click here.

Disclosure: I get commissions for purchases made through links in this website