(MONT-BLANC). The tourist of 1840. The Mont-Blanc. Sallenches, Chamonix. Lausanne, Librairie Rouiller, 1840. In-8° paperback, printed cover. This charming guidebook describes the journey to Chamonix from Geneva, lists the various excursions to be made in the valley and the surrounding area, and then gives a history of the Chamonix valley. The book ends with a series of letters recounting excursions to Montanvert, Jardin, Bréven and the Col de Balme. Very rare.