Everest The Hard Way

Bonington. Chris

Edité par Hodder & Stoughton 1975 (1st UK)

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Bonington's classic account his teams attempt in August 1975 to climb the South West face of Everest they were attempting the ultimate challenge of mountaineering - to conquer the steepest and highest face in the world. Two months later, overcoming daunting physical conditions and massive psychological pressures, the lead climbers scaled 1000 sheer feet of the previously unconquered Rock Band to reach the summit - the hard way. Drawing on first-hand accounts of his fellow climbers, Chris Bonington portrays the tensions, emotions and, on one occasion, bitter personal tragedy behind one of the most spectacular ascents in the history of climbing. One mended tear otherwise Fine in a Near Fine d/w.

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Détails bibliographiques

• Titre: Everest The Hard Way
• Éditeur: Hodder & Stoughton 1975 (1st UK)
• Langue: anglais
• Reliure: Hardcover
• État de l'article: Fine