Wales, Uk, 1883, the Ascent of Snowdon: 1

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Wales, Uk, 1883, the Ascent of Snowdon: 1

WALES, UK, 1883, THE ASCENT OF SNOWDON: 1. Near the Top they are Confronted with an Animal (The Caretakers Dog). 2. They Attain the Very Summit, and are Enveloped in the Fumes of an adjacent Volcano (" Must be the Cheminee." a'ED.). 3. The Top. 4. Refreshed, they Proceed to the Crowning Act of Heroism. 5. They Determine to Stay the Night in Order to See the Sunrise. They choose a Cosy Corner in the Shanty. (Rainy Night, Shanty Leaky; Everything is Leeky in Wales). 6. Next Morning they Watch for the Rising Sun. 7. " Facilis Descensus." 8. Safely Down, and in the Garden of the " Snowdon Ranger, " they Contemplate the Wonderful Formation of the Elephant Mountain

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1883 Ascent Corner Crowning Determine Down Elephant Formation Garden Morning Mountain Next Night Order Rainy Rising Stay Summit Sunrise Volcano Wales Watch Adjacent Attain Cheminee Choose Confronted Contemplate Cosy Enveloped Fumes Heroism Leaky Proceed Ranger Refreshed Safely Shanty Snowdon Wonderful

EDITORS COMMENTS
This 19th-century engraving takes us back to Wales, UK in the year 1883, capturing a momentous expedition - the ascent of Snowdon. The image is divided into eight distinct scenes, each telling its own story within this grand adventure. In the first scene, we witness our intrepid explorers nearing the summit when they are unexpectedly confronted by an animal - none other than the caretaker's faithful dog. Undeterred, they press on and reach the very top where they find themselves enveloped in fumes from a nearby volcano. Curiously attributing it to "the Cheminee" their spirit remains unshaken. Refreshed and invigorated, our adventurers proceed with unwavering determination towards their crowning act of heroism. They decide to spend the night atop Snowdon to witness the breathtaking sunrise that awaits them. Seeking shelter from a rainy night in a leaky shanty (for everything is leeky in Wales), they find solace in a cozy corner. As dawn breaks over Snowdonia National Park, our travelers eagerly watch for the rising sun while contemplating their triumphant descent down Facilis Descensus ("the easy way down"). Safely reaching lower ground, they find respite in the enchanting garden of Snowdon Ranger where they marvel at nature's wonder - Elephant Mountain. This nostalgic engraving not only captures an extraordinary feat but also showcases Victorian illustrative techniques and artistic flair. It serves as a testament to human curiosity and resilience during an era defined by exploration and discovery.

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