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Chapter 9

Mont Blanc mountain in E. France, on the Italian border: highest peak in the Alps.

Chamounix valley in E. France, north of Mont Blanc: a resort area of the French Alps.

epoch a period of time considered in terms of noteworthy and characteristic events, developments, persons, etc.

precipices a vertical, almost vertical, or overhanging rock faces; steep cliffs.

omnipotence the state or quality of having unlimited power or authority; an omnipotent force; God.

aiguilles a peak of rock shaped like a needle.

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