Dan Richards
Climbing Days
- ISBN 13:
- 9780571311934
- author:
- Dan Richards
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Faber and Faber
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 400
- Dimensions:
- 5.1 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches
- Genre:
- Family History Sports
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Climbing Days by Dan Richards is a personal and historical journey that delves into the life of Dorothy Pilley, a pioneering mountaineer from the early twentieth century. When the author discovers his great-great-aunt's 1935 memoir, he sets out to uncover her story.
Following in Dorothy's footsteps, Dan travels across Europe, climbing and exploring the mountains that she knew so well. From Wales and Scotland to Spain and Switzerland, he uses her book as a guide to learn about the sport of mountaineering and its history. As he climbs higher, he gets closer to understanding his aunt's life and the reasons behind her passion for the mountains.
This book is a beautifully written portrait of a trailblazing woman who has been lost to history. It's also a thoughtful exploration of why people climb mountains - a question that Dan Richards sets out to answer on his own journey.
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