The will to climb : obsession and commitment and the quest to climb Annapurna-- the world's most deadly peak
Viesturs, Ed2011
Book
The author gives an account of his three attempts to climb Annapurna, as well a history of others' attempts. He was eventually successful, and with that summit, had climbed all fourteen of the world's 8,000 meter peaks, the first and only American to do so.
Main title:
The will to climb : obsession and commitment and the quest to climb Annapurna-- the world's most deadly peak / Ed Viesturs with David Roberts.
Edition:
1st ed.
Imprint:
New York : Crown Publishers, c2011.
Collation:
xvi, 281 p., [8] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:
97803077204299780307720436
Dewey class:
796.522095496796.522
Language:
English
Subject:
BRN:
165305
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Library at the Dock | -Biography | BIOG 796.522 VIES | Available |