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Historical Books on Chamonix provided by Chamonix.net

The Winter Olympics
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The Winter Olympics: From Chamonix to Salt Lake City (Winter Olympics Lecture) by Larry Gerlach (Hardcover) Chamonix held the 1st ever Winter Olympics.
My Ascent of MOnt Blanc - H. d'Angeville
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My Ascent of Mont Blanc (Hardcover) by Henrietta d'Angeville with Introduction by Dervia Murphy and Translation into English by Jennifer Barnes.

In 1838 Henrietta d'Angeville successfully climbed Mont Blanc. This book is written from her diary.
Mont Blanc
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Mont Blanc: Discovery and Conquest of the Giant of the Alps by Stefano Ardito (High Altitude) (Hardcover)

A detailed history with fantastic photos.
Killing Dragons
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Killing Dragons: The Conquest of the Alps by Fergis Fleming (Hardcover)

History of the exploration of Alps.
The Shelley-Byron Conversation
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The Shelley-Byron Conversation by William D. Brewer (Hardcover)

This book examines Lord Byron and Mary Shelley's relationship from its beginning in Lake Geneva in 1816 and includes the time they spent in Chamonix.
The Mountains of My Life
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The Mountains of My Life by Walter Bonatti and Robert Marshall (Paperback)

This book is the amazing account of Walter Bonatti's climbing career from his controversial position on the Italian team's first ascent of K2 to his experiences here in the Mont Blanc massif, where he is one of the most famous climbers - and a great writer.
Mountain-Rescue - Chamonix Mont Blanc
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Mountain-Rescue - Chamonix Mont Blanc: A Season with the World's Busiest Mountain Rescue Service by Anne Sauvy (Paperback) The author spent a summer season with the PGHM of Chamonix and recounts her experiences.