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Synopsis
Winner of the Boardman/Tasker Award, this book tells the story of how two friends, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, confront the greatest challenge of their lives. Together on the West Face of Siula Grande in the Peruvian Andes, they leave behind the humdrum of everyday life.
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Review
"On every level it is an outstanding literary achievement"--The Independent
"A quite extraordinary and moving book... Touching the Void touches the Great Questions in an understated yet utterly compelling way"--The Guardian
"A truly astonishing account of suffering and fortitude... the narrative acquires an irresistible force, carrying all before it."--Sunday Times
Book Description
The story of this nail-biting struggle for survival in the Peruvian Andes is a mountaineering classic.
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- PublisherPan Books
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0330348086
- ISBN 13 9780330348089
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Touching the Void This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 7719-9780330348089
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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping. Seller Inventory # 6545-9780330348089
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Condition: Muy bueno. : Touching the Void es un libro de 1988 escrito por Joe Simpson, que relata su desastrosa y casi fatal escalada al Siula Grande de 6.344 metros (20.813 pies) en los Andes peruanos en 1985 junto a Simon Yates. El libro detalla las decisiones tomadas por los dos alpinistas en circunstancias extremas y las consecuencias de esas decisiones. Es una historia de supervivencia, amistad y los límites de la resistencia humana. EAN: 9780330348089 Tipo: Libros Categoría: Deportes y Recreación Título: Touching the Void Autor: Joe Simpson Editorial: Pan Books Idioma: en Páginas: 182 Formato: tapa blanda. Seller Inventory # Happ-2023-05-31-417436ca
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