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A beautiful 1890 Second Edition of Untrodden Peaks and Unfrequented Valleys: A Midsummer Ramble in the Dolomites by celebrated Victorian explorer and author Amelia B. Edwards. Written long before the Dolomites became a popular tourist destination, this richly illustrated travel narrative chronicles Edwards’ journey through remote alpine villages, soaring limestone peaks, mountain passes, and local traditions in northern Italy. Bound in its striking original pictorial cloth with elaborate gilt decoration, this copy also includes numerous engraved illustrations and the large folding map of the Central Dolomites. An exceptional volume for collectors of Victorian travel, mountaineering, decorative bindings, and nineteenth-century exploration. A remarkable display piece that is every bit as beautiful on the shelf as it is to read.