In this travelogue, John Ball and William Augustus Brevoort Coolidge recount their expeditions through the Western Alps, describing the natural beauty of the region as well as the various challenges they faced along the way. Filled with stunning illustrations and vivid descriptions, it is a must-read for anyone with an interest in mountaineering or alpine landscapes.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.