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Himalayan Quest : Ed Viesturs Summits All Fourteen 8,000-Meter Giants by Peter Potterfield and Ed Viesturs (2009, Uk-Trade Paper)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherNational Geographic Society
ISBN-10142620485X
ISBN-139781426204852
eBay Product ID (ePID)20038862577
Product Key Features
Book TitleHimalayan Quest : Ed Viesturs Summits All Fourteen 8000-m Giants
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMountaineering, Essays & Travelogues, Asia / India & South Asia
Publication Year2009
IllustratorYes
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation
AuthorPeter Potterfield, Ed Viesturs
FormatUk-Trade Paper
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight16 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Dewey Decimal796.522095496
SynopsisNow updated to include the triumphant culmination of a monumental quest--to stand on the summits of all fourteen of the world's highest mountains--Himalayan Quest offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America's best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works. It is an unparalleled showcase of both the heartbreaking tragedy and the ineffable joy Viesturs has experienced while striving at the limits of human endurance. At the center of this extraordinary account of his mountaineering adventures are Viesturs's own awe-inspiring photographs from the top of the world. This collection of images will show readers the deadly beauty and haunting menace of the Himalaya. A unique, inspiring, and spine-tingling glimpse into the rarified world of the extreme climber, Himalayan Quest will appeal not only to Viesturs's significant fan base (fondly known as Edophiles or Edheads), but also to outdoor aficionados and armchair adventurers everywhere., Himalayan Quest offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America's best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works, Now updated to include the triumphant culmination of a monumental quest--to stand on the summits of all fourteen of the world's highest mountains-- Himalayan Quest offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America's best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works. It is an unparalleled showcase of both the heartbreaking tragedy and the ineffable joy Viesturs has experienced while striving at the limits of human endurance. At the center of this extraordinary account of his mountaineering adventures are Viesturs's own awe-inspiring photographs from the top of the world. This collection of images will show readers the deadly beauty and haunting menace of the Himalaya. A unique, inspiring, and spine-tingling glimpse into the rarified world of the extreme climber, Himalayan Quest will appeal not only to Viesturs's significant fan base (fondly known as Edophiles or Edheads), but also to outdoor aficionados and armchair adventurers everywhere., Now updated to include the triumphant culmination of a monumental quest-to stand on the summits of all fourteen of the world's highest mountains-Himalayan Quest offers an unforgettable glimpse into the remarkable world of Ed Viesturs, America's best-known high altitude climber, and the breathtaking landscape in which he works. It is an unparalleled showcase of both the heartbreaking tragedy and the ineffable joy Viesturs has experienced while striving at the limits of human endurance. At the center of this extraordinary account of his mountaineering adventures are Viesturs's own awe-inspiring photographs from the top of the world. This collection of images will show readers the deadly beauty and haunting menace of the Himalaya. A unique, inspiring, and spine-tingling glimpse into the rarified world of the extreme climber, Himalayan Quest will appeal not only to Viesturs's significant fan base (fondly known as Edophiles or Edheads), but also to outdoor aficionados and armchair adventurers everywhere.
LC Classification NumberGV199.83
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