The Alps 1900. A Portrait in Color by Agn?s Couzy (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Alps 1900. A Portrait in Color by Agnès Couzy, Sabine Arqué A charming tour of a bygone era, The Alps 1900 recalls 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. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description "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. Author Biography Agnès Couzy is a writer and mountaineer, and has published many books on the topic of mountains, including Femmes alpinistes (2008), Aiguille du Midi et Vallée Blanche (2003), Briançonnais aux six vallées (2017), Alps/Alpi/Alpen/Alpes (2007), and Voyages dans les Alpes (2007, as a co-author).Sabine Arqué is a photo researcher, editor, and author. She has collaborated on numerous publications on the themes of travel, the history of tourism, and photography. Review A lavish gift for the mountain-lover in your life: the beauty of the Alps is showcased via photochromes, photographs, travel posters and color postcards of the 19th and 20th centuries. * nationalgeographic.com *Given the indisputable popularity of the Alps as a ski destination, its difficult to imagine a time when the slopes were clear of tracks... Its this exact moment in time that the new TASCHEN book captures for readers. Youll be forgiven for needing to book a modern-day trip to the Alps immediately after reading. * Condé Nast Traveler *...brings the history of Europes mountains to life. * The Telegraph * Review Quote "Given the indisputable popularity of the Alps as a ski destination, its difficult to imagine a time when the slopes were clear of tracks... Its this exact moment in time that the new TASCHEN book captures for readers. Youll be forgiven for needing to book a modern-day trip to the Alps immediately after reading." Details ISBN3836573555 Series Xl Year 2022 ISBN-10 3836573555 ISBN-13 9783836573559 Format Hardcover Imprint Taschen GmbH Place of Publication Cologne Country of Publication Germany Pages 600 Publication Date 2022-07-15 UK Release Date 2022-07-15 Author Sabine Arqué Publisher Taschen GmbH Edition Description Multilingual edition Edited by Sabine Arqué DEWEY 779.364947 Audience General AU Release Date 2023-01-24 Language English We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138860069;

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