High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Other Unforgiving Places

David Breashears

ISBN 10: 086241962X / ISBN 13: 9780862419622

Published by Canongate Press Ltd, 1999

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: High Exposure: An Enduring Passion for Everest and Other Unforgiving Places
• Publisher: Canongate Press Ltd
• Publication Date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 086241962X
• ISBN 13: 9780862419622
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

For generations of adventurers, from George Mallory to Sir Edmund Hillary, to Jon Krakauer, Mount Everest and the world's greatest peaks have provided the ultimate testing ground for resolute men and women. So why climb? David Breashears answers with an intimate look at his life.

Review

"Breashears has led a remarkable life and his professionalism, integrity and bravery emerge throughout this account." (Literary Review)

"An enthralling account . . . This book is remarkable on a number of levels. For the long winter nights this is an inspiring account and a worthy addition to any bookshelf." (Great Outdoors Magazine)

"A series of fascinating decisions and judgements . . . a finely honed book." (Yorkshire Post)