XTD140278 Portrait of Edward Fitzgerald, mountaineer (1871-1931) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Edward Arthur FitzGerald (10 May 1871 ??2 January 1931) was an American born mountaineer and soldier of British descent, best known for leading the expedition which made the first ascent of Aconcagua, the highest mountain in South America, in 1897 - he failed to reach the summit but his Swiss guide Matthias Zurbriggen managed to reach the summit. 13 February 1897, the Englishman Stuart Vines and Italian guide Nicola Lanti also reached the summit. Leader of the 1896-97 expedition to the highest peak in South America;); English, out of copyright.