Climb: Tales of Man Versus Boulder, Crag, Wall, and Peak

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Synopsis
From straightforward narratives of ascents to meticulous self-examination to spiritual reveries, climbing prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature.Here is an adrenaline-infused collection of some of the finest climbing stories ever assembled. Noted mountaineer and climber Cameron M. Burns and Kerry L. Burns bring together tales of climbers, boulderers, and mountaineers from around the world. These intriguing adventures include Francesco Petrarch&’s 1336 ascent of Mount Ventoux, Pat Ament&’s descent into the Black Canyon of the Gunnison with Layton Kor, Josh Lowell&’s bouldering adventures in Harlem, and much more.Including stories from:Royal Robbins ? David Pagel ? Mick Fowler ? David BrowerPaul Ross ? Jeff Salz ? Warren Hollinger ? Mike Thompson ? Isabella Lucy BirdJames Outram ? Leslie Stephen ? Albert L. Ellingwood
Copyright:
2012

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
256 Pages
ISBN-13:
9780762775712
Related ISBNs:
9780762771493
Publisher:
Globe Pequot Publishing
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Morris Book Publishing, LLC
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
Nonfiction, Sports, Outdoors and Nature
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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