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The Last River : The Tragic Race for Shangri-la
The Last River The Tragic Race for Shangrila
Author: Todd Balf
The Last River: The Tragic Race for Shangri-la is a breathtaking account of the ill-fated October 1998 expedition of an American whitewater kayaking team who traveled deep into the Tsangpo Gorge in Tibet to run the Yarlung Tsangpo, known in paddling circles as the "Everest of rivers." For Wick Walker and Tom McEwan, extreme whitewater pio...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780609808016
ISBN-10: 060980801X
Publication Date: 6/26/2001
Pages: 304
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  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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3.8 stars, based on 9 ratings
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio CD
Members Wishing: 0
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Great details about high level kayaking and running rivers with waterfalls. Also interesting to read about how even the pros can really screw up.
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reviewed The Last River : The Tragic Race for Shangri-la on + 4 more book reviews
Exciting book and an easy read! I learned a lot about white water rafting.
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This was a very interesting-although tragic book. I gave great detail about the trip and the local area of China.
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Absolutely incredible story. The adventure and the tragedy are compelling.


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