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Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 · Character

Jean Reynaud

A French scientist and philosopher who accompanied Whymper on the ascent of the Pointe des Escandilles.

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Also known as M. Jean Reynaud, Reynaud, M. Reynaud

First appearance: ix the ascent of the pointe des crins

Jean Reynaud shows up with force in II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Companion on the ascent; sings French songs by the campfire.
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Jean Reynaud first appears in 0013 ix the ascent of the pointe des crins.

In II: The Ascent of Mont Pelvoux: Companion on the ascent; sings French songs by the campfire.

Later, in X: On the First Passage of the Col de Pilatte: Companion from the Pelvoux ascent; joins the party at midnight, heavily laden with food and instruments, and struggles with the steep terrain.

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Jean Reynaud in ix the ascent of the pointe des crins