TASCHEN

The Alps 1900 A Portrait In Color Book In Multicolour

The Alps 1900 A Portrait In Color book from TASCHEN featuring blue/multicolour, hardcover, A charming tour of a bygone era, The Alps 1900 recalls when the first mountain trains and cog railways were carrying men in lederhosen and women in long dresses to the foot of the glacier, when local guides accompanied tourists riding on mules; a time when the first alpinists were considered mad, and skiers were a curiosity. and 600 pages.

Taschen's 'The Alps 1900. A Portrait In Color' is a beautiful throwback to a bygone era. Edited by Sabine Arqué, the edition ventures to a crucial turning point in the history of this part of the world when the first alpinists, skiers and tourists began to embark on journeys of curiosity across this remarkable landscape. Through photochromes, photographs and color postcards from the 19th and 20th centuries, as well as travel posters and tourist brochures, readers are taken on a trip through the varied and diverse scenery of the Alps. From the mountainous landscapes of Mont Blanc, the Wetterhorn, and the Dolomites to the crystal-clear lakes of Switzerland, Italy, Bavaria, and Slovenia, the book spans the full breath of the extensive mountain range, reaching Tyrol, the Via Mala, and the Engadin. As well as the natural attributes of the range, the volume also explores the winter season at grand hotels in Gstaad, Grindelwald, Davos, St. Moritz, and Cortina, and is accompanied by commentary from author Agnès Couzy throughout.

A charming tour of a bygone era, The Alps 1900 recalls when the first mountain trains and cog railways were carrying men in lederhosen and women in long dresses to the foot of the glacier, when local guides accompanied tourists riding on mules; a time when the first alpinists were considered mad, and skiers were a curiosity.

Hardcover book made of paper 600 pages Approx. 11.4"W x 15.6"T Made in Italy