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The Advanced Gallery on the French Side of the Mont Cenis Tunnel, with the 'Perforatrices' at Work, from 'The Ascent of the Matterhorn' by Edward Whymper, published 1860s-80s (engraving)
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Whymper, Edward (1840-1911) / English
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under Frejus Pass, connecting Modane, France and Bardonecchia, Italy; built (1857-71) under direction of Germain Sommeiller (1815-71); used pioneering techniques including use of dynamite in rock blasting and a new rock drill;

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The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Image keywords
worker / drilling / heavy labour / workmen / machinery / 8 5 miles / engineer / first great alpine tunnel / built from two sides / construction / boring / feat of engineering / machine / male / mount

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