Ce roman historique retrace la vie d’Edward Whymper jusqu’à son ascension ultime du Cervin, point d’orgue de sa carrière d’alpiniste mais aussi tragédie qui marquera sa vie à jamais.
Description du produit
Roman history,Absolute CervinTraces Edward Whymper's life to his final ascent of the Matterhorn, an organ of his career as a mountaineer, but also a tragedy that will mark his life forever.
This narrative is also that of a disappointed love, that of Jeanne, a French domestic servant serving with the Whymper and confidante of the young Edward, who forgets her for the one who obsesses all his thoughts: her mountain. It will take the patience and perseverance of Ethel, young journalist of theTimes, to collect this unpublished version of the story and try to learn more about this extraordinary man.
Caractéristiques principales
- Langue : Français
Informations techniques
Thème | Montagne |
Genre | Récit |
Format | 12 x 17 cm |
Nombre de pages | 272 |
Collection | Guérin |
Parution | Octobre 2015 |
Editions | Paulsen |