Krakauer, Jon
Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men And Mountains
- ISBN 13:
- 9781493035373
- author:
- Krakauer, Jon
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- The Lyons Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 208
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.2 centimetres (0.02 kg
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Sports & Recreation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains
Jon Krakauer's collection of essays offers a unique perspective on mountaineering, exploring the experiences of those who push the limits of human endurance. With a keen eye and an open heart, Krakauer shares the stories of climbers who have battled some of the world's most formidable peaks.
From the obsessive determination of a Romanian climber to the quiet bravery of a solo ascender, Eiger Dreams is a collection of vivid portraits that capture the essence of the mountaineering experience. With unflinching honesty, Krakauer recounts his own harrowing struggle to conquer Alaska's Devils Thumb, a story that is both deeply personal and universally relatable.
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