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

Sandbach Parker

A mountaineer who joined Whymper on the first ascent of the Grandes Jorasses.

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Also known as Mr. Sandbach Parker, Mr. Parker

First appearance: xvi the valley of aosta and ascent of the grandes jorasses

Sandbach Parker shows up with force in My First Scramble on the Matterhorn. The page is where that presence becomes real.

One of the Parker brothers who attempted the Matterhorn from the eastern face in 1860 without guides.
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Sandbach Parker first appears in 0020 xvi the valley of aosta and ascent of the grandes jorasses.

In My First Scramble on the Matterhorn: One of the Parker brothers who attempted the Matterhorn from the eastern face in 1860 without guides.

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