thirteen original essays and reporting on mountaineering for deep insight into the sport
Personal narratives of solo and group mountaineering expeditions for authentic storytelling
Coverage of dramatic events such as K2 tragedy and Mount McKinley whiteouts for vivid human interest
Analysis of why and how mountaineers push their limits, appealing to readers interested in adventure and survival
Engaging prose that captures the reader's imagination and respect for the dangers involved
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No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer. . In this collection of thirteen of his finest essays and reporting – including the essay, “Is Yosemite Going To The Dogs” – Krakauer writes of mountains from the memorable perspective of one who has himself struggled with solo
