Hours of Exercise in the Alps

John Tyndall (1820–1893) was a prominent 19th-century physicist, glaciologist, and science educator, known for his extensive work on diamagnetism and radiant heat. A passionate mountaineer, Tyndall explored the natural beauty and scientific challenges presented by alpine environments, which he detailed in his book 'Hours of Exercise in the Alps' (1871). The book is both a poignant memoir of his mo...