Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character
De Saussure
An 18th-century naturalist and early mountaineer whose explorations are referenced in the book.
minor
Also known as the British De Saussure
First appearance: i introductory
De Saussure shows up with force in The Val Tournanche—Direct Pass from Breuil to Zermatt (Breuiljoch)—Zermatt—Ascent of the Grand Tournalin. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Mentioned in comparison to the poor state of paths in Val Tournanche.
De Saussure first appears in 0005 i introductory.
In The Val Tournanche—Direct Pass from Breuil to Zermatt (Breuiljoch)—Zermatt—Ascent of the Grand Tournalin: Mentioned in comparison to the poor state of paths in Val Tournanche.
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- Breaking point
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- Closing
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See De Saussure in i introductory