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Conquistadors Of The Useless


Conquistadors Of The Useless
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Author : Lionel Terray
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2008-09-16

Conquistadors Of The Useless written by Lionel Terray and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-16 with Biography & Autobiography categories.


"If my library was to somehow catch fire and I could only save one book, the long out of print Conquistadors of the Useless, by Lionel Terray, would be it." -- Explore magazine "The finest mountaineering narrative ever written." -- David Roberts, author of Mountain of My Fear * One of National Geographic Adventure's "100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time" * The story of ground-breaking climbs told with insight and wit * A mountaineering classic brought back into print Frenchman Lionel Terray is one of mountaineering history's greatest alpinists, and his autobiography, Conquistadors of the Useless, stands among the "100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time", according to National Geographic Adventure magazine. Following World War II, when France desperately needed successes to heal its wounds, Terray emerged as a national hero, conquering summits atop the planet's highest mountains. This biography of Lionel Terry is filled with first-time feats and acts of bravery in the face of unspeakable odds. He climbed with legends such as Maurice Herzog, Gaston Rebuffat, and Louis Lachenal. He made first ascents in the Alps, Alaska, the Andes, and the Himalaya. Terray's gripping story captures the energy of an optimistic world shaking off the restraints of war and austerity. It's a mountaineering classic.



Conquest Of The Useless


Conquest Of The Useless
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Author : Werner Herzog
language : en
Publisher: Harper Collins
Release Date : 2009-06-30

Conquest Of The Useless written by Werner Herzog and has been published by Harper Collins this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-06-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.


One of the most revered filmmakers of our time, Werner Herzog wrote this diary during the making of Fitzcarraldo, the lavish 1982 film that tells the story of a would-be rubber baron who pulls a steamship over a hill in order to access a rich rubber territory. Later, Herzog spoke of his difficulties when making the film, including casting problems, reshoots, language barriers, epic clashes with the star, and the logistics of moving a 320-ton steamship over a hill without the use of special effects. Hailed by critics around the globe, the film went on to win Herzog the 1982 Outstanding Director Prize at Cannes. Conquest of the Useless, Werner Herzog's diary on his fever dream in the Amazon jungle, is an extraordinary glimpse into the mind of a genius during the making of one of his greatest achievements.



Kiss Or Kill


Kiss Or Kill
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Author : Mark Twight
language : en
Publisher: The Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2002-01-15

Kiss Or Kill written by Mark Twight and has been published by The Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002-01-15 with Sports & Recreation categories.


Kiss or Kill: Confessions of a Serial Climber is raw, unfiltered Twight who makes it clear that climbing is only distantly about the summit. Whether railing against the spinelessness of siege-style mountaineering, admitting addiction to pushing the bounds of the possible, or revelling in his ability to cut away anything in life that holds him back, Twight never blinks. Along the way, there is the drama of new and epic routes, unbreakable bonds between climbing partners, and Twight's evolution as a climber and a man. He tells every story in a unique, in-your-face style.



True Summit


True Summit
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Author : David Roberts
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2013-06-11

True Summit written by David Roberts and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.


In a startling look at the classic Annapurna—the most famous book about mountaineering—David Roberts discloses what really happened on the legendary expedition to the Himalayan peak. In June 1950, a team of mountaineers was the first to conquer an 8,000-meter peak. Maurice Herzog, the leader of the expedition, became a national hero in France, and Annapurna, his account of the historic ascent, has long been regarded as the ultimate tale of courage and cooperation under the harshest of conditions. In True Summit, David Roberts presents a fascinating revision of this classic tale. Using newly available documents and information gleaned from a rare interview with Herzog (the only climber on the team still living), Roberts shows that the expedition was torn by dissent. As he re-creates the actual events, Roberts lays bare Herzog's self-serving determination and bestows long-delayed credit to the most accomplished and unsung heroes. These new revelations will inspire young adventurers and change forever the way we think about this victory in the mountains and the climbers who achieved it.



Worlds Of Natural History


Worlds Of Natural History
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Author : Helen Anne Curry
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2018-11-22

Worlds Of Natural History written by Helen Anne Curry and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-22 with Nature categories.


Explores the development of natural history since the Renaissance and contextualizes current discussions of biodiversity.



The Alchemy Of Action


The Alchemy Of Action
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Author : Doug Robinson
language : en
Publisher: Moving Over Stone
Release Date : 2014-06-10

The Alchemy Of Action written by Doug Robinson and has been published by Moving Over Stone this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-10 with categories.


Descriptive inquiry into the neurochemistry of extreme sports.



The Mountains Of My Life


The Mountains Of My Life
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Author : Walter Bonatti
language : en
Publisher: Random House Digital, Inc.
Release Date : 2001

The Mountains Of My Life written by Walter Bonatti and has been published by Random House Digital, Inc. this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001 with Biography & Autobiography categories.


The legendary mountaineer describes his adventures in such ranges as the Alps and Himalayas, and provides details of what really happened during a controversial 1954 Italian expedition that made the first ascent of K2.



Starlight And Storm


Starlight And Storm
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Author : Gaston Rébuffat
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1968

Starlight And Storm written by Gaston Rébuffat and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1968 with Alps categories.




The Bond


The Bond
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Author : Simon McCartney
language : en
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Release Date : 2016-10-18

The Bond written by Simon McCartney and has been published by Mountaineers Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-10-18 with Biography & Autobiography categories.


In 1977, Jack Roberts, a California “Stone Master” and experienced young alpinist, met Simon McCartney, a highly motivated 22-year-old Brit who had cut his teeth climbing in Europe with some of the most respected mountaineers of the time. Over the next three years, the pair enjoyed a magical partnership during which they completed two of the boldest and most audacious climbs in the history of Alaskan alpinism. Then McCartney disappeared from the climbing scene entirely, emerging now, nearly 40 years later, to tell the story. The north face of Mount Huntington is one of the most dangerous walls in the Alaska Range, and Denali’s southwest face is one of the largest and most technically difficult. Roberts and McCartney made the first ascents of both, eschewing any notion of fixed ropes or siege tactics. With success as their only option, they got themselves to the foot of these faces with the bare minimum of gear and simply started climbing. The ascent of Mount Huntington’s north face was made in the summer of 1978; that of Denali’s southwest face, in 1980. These two legendary climbs created a stir at the time, and a flurry of controversy and criticism followed the Denali climb. Years later, some people went so far as to suggest that the Huntington climb was a fake. Jack Roberts passed away in 2012 without telling his side of the story publicly. The Bond, told primarily via McCartney’s first-person narrative and augmented by extracts from the diaries of Roberts and others, shares for the first time the experience of these two challenging climbs—and the strong bond forged between the two climbers. It is, in short, the quintessential climbing story, and the stuff of Legends and Lore.