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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book recounts the author's exhilarating journey to the Andes mountains in South America, specifically targeting the summit of Aconcagua, the highest peak outside of Asia. The author delves into the historical context of mountaineering in the Andes, highlighting the significant contributions of previous explorers like Alexander von Humboldt and Edward Whymper, who scaled challenging peaks in Ecuador. The book then focuses on the author's own expedition, meticulously detailing the preparations, challenges, and triumphs faced in conquering Aconcagua's formidable heights. The author paints a vivid picture of the Andes landscape, its stark beauty and unforgiving conditions, and the unique culture of the Argentine arrieros, or mule drivers. The book's narrative serves as a testament to human perseverance and the allure of pushing boundaries in the pursuit of exploration and adventure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331900115_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331900115
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781331900115
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)