1. Ascent of Vesuvius

    · Mount Vesuvius, Campania, Italy

    In his Rome letter, Faraday reported having climbed Vesuvius twice, once by day and once at night, during the Italian portion of the tour. The letter dated 1 May 1814 establishes the ascents occurred by that date, but does not date them individually.

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