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Eiger Dreams Ventures Among Men and Mountains Author: No one writes about mountaineering and its attendant victories and hardships more brilliantly than Jon Krakauer. In this collection of his finest essays and reporting, Krakauer writes of mountains from the memorable perspective of one who has himself struggled with solo madness to scale Alaska's notorious Devils Thumb. — In Pakistan, the fearsome... more »
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A classic!
June A. (pertdoe) reviewed Eiger Dreams : Ventures Among Men and Mountains on + 52 more book reviews
This is an excellent book written by one who has experienced the rush of climbing the dangerous mountains himself. As always if you have read any of Jon Krakauer's book you know how exciting and keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout. Several stories, each as exciting as the next.
great supplement to Krakauer material. Multiple short stories in his tried and true thriller style. I love his writing, and this little bathroom reader did nothing but solidify that sentiment in my mind. Enjoy it.
Genres:
- Sports & Outdoors >> Mountaineering >> General
- Sports & Outdoors >> Mountaineering >> Mountain Climbing
- Travel >> Reference & Tips >> Essays & Travelogues
- Travel >> Specialty Travel >> Adventure >> General