| Author |
Browne, G. F. (George Forrest), 1833-1930 |
| Title |
Ice-Caves of France and Switzerland
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Jonathan Ingram, and the PG Online Distributed
Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"Ice-Caves of France and Switzerland" by G. F. Browne is a narrative of subterranean exploration written during the mid-19th century. The book documents the author's visits to various natural ice-caves, or "glacières," found in the Jura Mountains and other locations, which are intriguing for their existence far from glaciers and in conditions where ice seemingly should not form. Browne explores both the geological and environmental aspects of these ice formations while sharing personal experiences and descriptions of the caves he visits. At the start of the narrative, G. F. Browne recounts a family trip to the village of Arzier where he and his companions discover the Glacière of La Genollière. Initially skeptical about the existence of a "glacière," they embark on an exploration led by a knowledgeable guide. This journey leads them into a dark cave filled with ice, providing them a refreshing escape from the summer heat. Browne meticulously describes the cave's formations, temperatures, and the sensation of drinking wine while seated on ice—blending robust scientific observation with the joy of adventure. He reflects on the contrasts between his experiences in the ice-caves as he prepares to explore more caves in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
GB: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation: Physical geography
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| Subject |
Ice caves
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
14012 |
| Release Date |
Nov 10, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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