Geology: the Mer de Glace, Chamonix-Mont Blanc. Wood engraving by J.D. Cooper after P. Justyne.

  • Justyne, Percy William, 1812-1883.
Date:
1896
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46877i
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The Mer de Glace on the north side of Mont Blanc, explored by John Tyndall and Thomas Archer Hirst and guide in July 1857. Here in Mary Shelley's novel, Victor Frankenstein has an unwelcome meeting with his creature

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1896

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1 print : wood engraving ; image and border 8.2 x 14.2 cm

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The Mer de Glace. Showing the Cleft Station at Trélaporte, Les Echelets, the Tacul, the Périades and the Grande Jorasse. P. Justyne del. ; J. Cooper sc.

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Wellcome Collection 46877i

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