The Peasants of Chamouni. Containing an Attempt to Reach the Summit of Mont Blanc, and a Delineation of the Scenery among the Alps

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The Peasants of Chamouni. Containing an Attempt to Reach the Summit of Mont Blanc, and a Delineationof the Scenery among the Alps. London: for Baldwin, Cradock, & Joy, 1826.
Second edition, 12mo, half-title, vignette by Willis of mountain climbers on title, bound in contemporary red half morocco, marbled paper boards, 5 1/4 x 3 1/4 in.
This adventure story for children plays upon romantic notions about the Alps and describes an imaginary ascent of Mont Blanc, presaging the stories of Jules Verne, who was born in 1828.
Estimate $800-1,000


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