# Frontispiece explained — Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69

> Chapter companion for Scrambles Amongst the Alps in the Years 1860–69 by Edward Whymper.

## What happens

A brief note describes a fog-bow observed from the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865, which the Taugwalders associated with the subsequent accident.

## Themes in this chapter

### Danger and Mortality

The fog-bow is interpreted as an omen of the fatal accident that occurred later that day.

### Cultural Encounters and Superstition

The Taugwalders' belief that the fog-bow was connected to the accident reflects local superstitions.

## Character check-ins

### Peter Taugwalder

The Taugwalders interpreted the fog-bow as having a connection to the accident.

## Key lines

> Fog-bow seen from the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865 . “The Taugwalders thought that it had some connection with the accident.”

A fog-bow was observed from the Matterhorn on July 14, 1865, and the Taugwalders believed it was linked to the accident.

_The fog-bow is presented as a possible omen or supernatural sign related to the disaster._

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