RefNo | MS/257/5/104 |
AltRefNo | Sa.1784 |
Previous numbers | ES5/20/1784 |
Level | Item |
Title | Letter from Edward Whymper, 19 Canterbury Place, Lambeth Road to Edward Sabine |
Date | 26 June 1871 |
Description | Whymper expresses happiness if his ‘scrambles’ [possibly referring to his book ‘Scrambles amongst the Alps’ which details his attempts to summit the Matterhorn] gave Sabine any ‘pleasure’, but Whymper describes it ‘a mere records of holiday excursions’. Discussion regarding Sabine’s actions regarding proposed glacier investigations. Reference to Dr [John] Tyndall’s glacier observations. |
Extent | 3p |
Format | Manuscript |
PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
Code | PersonName | Dates |
NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |