Edward Whymper





Edward Whymper

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born
April 27, 1840 in London, The United Kingdom

died
September 16, 1911

gender
male


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British mountaineer, explorer, and illustrator best known for making the first ascent of the Matterhorn in 1865.


Average rating: 3.81 · 27 ratings · 7 reviews · 35 distinct works
Scrambles Amongst the Alps
3.94 of 5 stars 394 avg rating — 16 ratings — published 1981 — 4 editions
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The Ascent Of The Matterhorn
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The Valley Of Zermatt And T...
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Whymper's Scrambles with a ...
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How to Use the Aneroid Baro...
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Home at the Haven: A Tale
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“Climb if you will, but remember that courage and strength are nought without prudence, and that a momentary negligence may destroy the happiness of a lifetime. Do nothing in haste; look well to each step; and from the beginning think what may be the end.”
Edward Whymper, Scrambles Amongst the Alps

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