{"product_id":"mountains-without-stars-maurice-zermatten-9781163698846","title":"Mountains Without Stars","description":"Mountains Without Stars is a book written by Maurice Zermatten, which is a collection of his personal experiences and reflections on his life spent in the mountains. The book is a memoir of his life as a mountaineer, and it is filled with stories of his adventures, the people he has met, and the lessons he has learned along the way. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of Zermatten's life in the mountains. In the first chapter, he talks about his childhood and how he developed a love for the mountains. He then goes on to discuss his early climbing experiences and the challenges he faced as a young mountaineer. In subsequent chapters, Zermatten talks about some of the most memorable climbs he has done, including his ascent of the Matterhorn and his expeditions to the Himalayas. He also reflects on the dangers of mountaineering and the losses he has experienced in his climbing career. Throughout the book, Zermatten shares his insights into the beauty and majesty of the mountains, as well as the spiritual and philosophical dimensions of mountaineering. He also discusses the importance of conservation and the need to protect the natural environment. Overall, Mountains Without Stars is a captivating and inspiring book that will appeal to anyone who loves the mountains or is interested in the philosophy of mountaineering. It is a tribute to the beauty and power of nature, as well as a testament to the human spirit and the pursuit of adventure.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Maurice Zermatten\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1163698849\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781163698846\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/10\/2010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.74lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.52d","brand":"Maurice Zermatten","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48484458430719,"sku":"9781163698846","price":28.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_aa2a8c87-3480-477d-9149-7b6d2e53a8c4.jpg?v=1778044025","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/mountains-without-stars-maurice-zermatten-9781163698846","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}