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twelve years. In the Fourth Edition (1893) the matterwhich was omitted in the Third one was restored; the textwas revised generally; corrections which had become neces-sary in consequence of the lapse of years were made; and,in the Appendix , the history of the Matterhorn was broughtdown to date.

Amongst changes and developments which are not notedin the narrative, it may be mentioned that an inn at Lognanhas replaced the chalets, and that there is another one atPrerayen, in addition to the old buildings. A cabane hasbeen opened at Chanrion. A new inn (Hotel des Jumeaux)has been put up at Breuil , and the Albergo del MonteCervino at Giomein has been enlarged. The building onthe summit of the Col Theodule, which was formerly termed“the hut,” is now called Pavilion du Col St. Theodule.