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William Longman
WILLIAM LONGMAN Publisher and, in his leisure hours, Alpine climber. Date: 1813 - 1877
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1813 1877 Alpine Climber Hours Publisher Longman
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1. Title: "William Longman: The Scholar Climber" William Longman (1813-1877) was a man of remarkable intellect and insatiable curiosity, who, in his leisure hours, found solace and exhilaration in the challenging world of Alpine climbing. Born in London in 1813, Longman was educated at Trinity College, Cambridge, where he earned a degree in law. However, his true passion lay in the realm of literature and scholarship. He became a respected publisher, founding the Longman, Green, Longman, Roberts & Green publishing house in 1851. Despite his professional success, Longman's true love was the mountains. He began climbing in the Alps in the 1840s, and quickly gained a reputation as a skilled and daring mountaineer. His climbs were not mere feats of physical endurance, but rather intellectual pursuits. Longman was known for his meticulous preparation and thorough research, poring over maps, topographical studies, and the accounts of earlier climbers to plan his ascents. This photograph captures Longman in his late middle age, with the snow-capped peaks of the Alps in the background. His determined expression and the climbing equipment at his feet attest to his ongoing passion for the mountains. The image serves as a reminder of Longman's dual nature: a scholar in the library, and a climber on the mountain. Longman's climbing career spanned several decades, during which he made numerous first ascents, including the Petit Capucin in the Mont Blanc massif and the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. He also wrote extensively about his experiences, publishing several books on Alpine climbing and contributing articles to various journals. This photograph, taken in the mid-19th century, offers a glimpse into the life of a man who defied the expectations of his time. William Longman, the scholar climber, continues to inspire those who seek to challenge themselves, both intellectually and physically.
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