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

Mr. Bonney

A geologist and mountaineer who accompanied Whymper on the first passage of the Col de Pilatte.

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Also known as Bonney

First appearance: x on the first passage of the col de pilatte

Mr. Bonney shows up with force in From St. Michel on the Mont Cenis Road, by the Col des Aiguilles d’Arve, Col de Martignare, and the Brêche de la Meije, to La Bérarde. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Companion of Mathews in a previous attempt on the Écrins; mentioned as having reported no difficulty on the descent from the Brêche.
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Mr. Bonney first appears in 0014 x on the first passage of the col de pilatte.

In From St. Michel on the Mont Cenis Road, by the Col des Aiguilles d’Arve, Col de Martignare, and the Brêche de la Meije, to La Bérarde: Companion of Mathews in a previous attempt on the Écrins; mentioned as having reported no difficulty on the descent from the Brêche.

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