History of the Alps
The Alps in literature Part 3 The mountains, from the golden age of mountaineering to the present day
Highlighted by Romantic writers, the mountains of the 19th century became the stage for all kinds of exploits. At the time of its conquest, it shone with a thousand lights, inspiring poets and mountaineers alike. Until the day when man, replete with his bravery, realizes that summits leads to the rest he had so long hoped for. Too late, ... Read more
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