Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330925971 ISBN 13: 9781330925973
Da: Forgotten Books, London, Regno Unito
Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the evolving relationship between humans and the Alps, tracing how our perception of these towering mountains has shifted over time. The author examines early travel literature, revealing a curious mix of awe and disdain for the Alps. In an age obsessed with order and reason, mountains were seen as chaotic, even monstrous, and their existence was often justified by their utility, such as providing fur-bearing animals or serving as a reservoir for water. However, the book also explores the emerging appreciation of mountain scenery in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The author shows how scientific exploration, fueled by the spirit of Enlightenment inquiry, played a significant role in shaping a new aesthetic. As naturalists and scientists began to study the Alps' geology and flora, they opened up new ways of understanding and appreciating their beauty. This book provides a fascinating glimpse into how our cultural perceptions of the natural world are shaped by both scientific progress and changing aesthetic sensibilities. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330925971 ISBN 13: 9781330925973
Da: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, U.S.A.
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018
ISBN 10: 1330925971 ISBN 13: 9781330925973
Da: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Regno Unito
PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.