Munsey's Magazine, January 1903

This January 1903 issue contains two primary articles. "The Perils of Alpine Climbing" by Russell Davidson is a nonfiction account exploring mountaineering in the Alps, discussing the dangers, cultural appeal of the sport, and specific historical tragedies. It details the 1865 Matterhorn first ascent expedition where four climbers perished—Edward Whymper's party including guide Michael Croz, Lord Francis Douglas, and Charles Hudson—with descriptions of rope failures and 4,000-foot falls. The piece contrasts rock climbing with mountaineering, offers advice for beginners, and covers Alpine phenomena like névés and crevasses. "The Monroe Doctrine" by R.H. Tithierington analyzes American foreign policy, examining James Monroe's original 1823 declaration, Richard Olney's 1895 reinterpretation during the Venezuela controversy, and Theodore Roosevelt's revised position, tracing misunderstandings and political evolution of the doctrine.