Summits of Adventure: The Story of Famous Mountain Climbs and Mountain Climbers (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781258825447)

""Summits of Adventure"" is a book written by John Scott Douglas that tells the captivating stories of famous mountain climbs and the climbers who conquered them. The book is a collection of thrilling accounts of some of the most challenging and dangerous ascents in history, from the first successful ascent of Mount Everest to the harrowing climbs of the Eiger and K2.The book is divided into chapters, each one dedicated to a specific mountain or mountain range. The author provides detailed descriptions of the landscapes, the challenges faced by the climbers, and the triumphs and tragedies that occurred during each climb. The book also includes photographs and illustrations that help bring the stories to life.Throughout the book, readers will learn about the legendary climbers who risked their lives to reach the summits of these majestic peaks. From Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay to Reinhold Messner and Alex Honnold, the book highlights the courage, skill, and determination of these mountaineers.""Summits of Adventure"" is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, the outdoors, and the thrill of pushing oneself to the limit. It is a fascinating and inspiring account of human achievement and the power of the human spirit to overcome even the most daunting challenges.""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.

Author: John Scott Douglas
ISBN-10: 1258825449
ISBN-13: 9781258825447
Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
Language: English
Published: 10/03/2013
Pages: 302
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.26lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d