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Mountains During The 19th Century

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Mountains became a real attraction in Europe during the second half of the 19th century. The first Alpine associations were the embryo of our present-day tourist organizations. First of aIl came the Alpine Club in London. The Swedish Touring Club established in 1885, developing into a nationwide, voluntary organisation. At first its members consisted mainly of naturalists and geologists, but from its very inception the organisation concerned itself with places of cultural interst. The founder-chairman of the organisation was Hans Hildebrand, at that time Director-General of the Central Board of National Antiquities. During the 19th century the organisation was mainly for the upper classes, but it developed quickly, extended its social range
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