The Call of Everest
The History, Science, and Future of the World's Tallest Peak
$74.60
- Hardcover
304 pages
- Release Date
14 May 2013
Summary
Gripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how climate change is impacting the world’s tallest mountain. It will draw fans of Outside, Men’s Health, and other outdoor magazines, as well as mountaineers, adventure travelers, backpackers, and those who are intrigued by the culture of the Himalaya.Gripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how clim…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781426210167 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1426210167 |
| Author: | Conrad Anker, Thomas Hornbein |
| Publisher: | National Geographic Society |
| Imprint: | National Geographic Society |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 304 |
| Release Date: | 14 May 2013 |
| Weight: | 848g |
| Dimensions: | 310mm x 241mm |
About The Author
Conrad Anker
Bernadette McDonald’s biography of Elizabeth Hawley, I’ll Call You in Kathmandu, was published in 2005. For many years she was Vice-President, Mountain Culture at The Banff Center and Director of The Banff Mountain Film and Book Festivals. Her most recent book is a biography of the renowned American climber, Charlie Houston.
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