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Quirk Books
Language
English
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"Four climbers hike into the Kentucky wilderness to climb a newly discovered cliff face. But things start going wrong as soon as their expedition begins, suggesting something sinister may be present in the valley with them"--
"“If you love wilderness horror, This Wretched Valley is a must-read. But be forewarned: after reading this chilling debut, you may never want to set foot in the great outdoors again.”&#٬٢٠١٤؛Alma Katsu, author of...
Author
Publisher
Mountaineers Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Definitive biography of one of America's most influential outdoor figures"--
"Robbins’s passing in 2017 was covered from the BBC News to NPR to the New York Times, which deemed him the "conscience of rock climbers" Includes never-before-published information drawn from Robbins’s family archives and personal papers International interest in the Golden Age of Yosemite only continues to grow Acclaimed writer David Smart illuminates the...
3) Two sherpas
Author
Publisher
Charco Press
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"A British climber has fallen from a cliffside in Nepal, and lies inert on a ledge below. Two sherpas kneel at the edge, stand, exchange the odd word, waiting for him to move, to make a decision, to descend. In those minutes, the world opens up to Kathmandu, a sun-bleached beach town on another continent, and the pages of Julius Caesar"--
"Mount Everest, and all it means to royalty, explorers, imperialists, and two sherpas, perched on a cliffside,...
Author
Publisher
Dutton
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"A powerful, heart-wrenching debut novel about ambition, survival, and our responsibility toward one another. Dixon was once an Olympic-level runner. But he missed the team by two-tenths of a second, and ever since that pain decades ago, he hasn't alloweda goal to consume him. But when his charming older brother, Nate, suggests that they attempt to be the first Black American men to summit Mount Everest, Dixon can't refuse. The brothers are determined...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
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"BreakProof is a gripping testament to never giving up. The book embodies the spirit of a true go-getter and highlights the importance of life balance, goal setting, and living life to the fullest. Discover resilience in adversity. BreakProof chronicles Jenn Drummond���s pursuit to conquer the Seven Second Summits, despite no mountain climbing experience. Through this emotional and physical journey toward that audacious goal, the world record-holding...
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