The Naked Mountain: Nanga Parbat - Brother, Death and Solitude

The Naked Mountain: Nanga Parbat - Brother, Death and Solitude
ISBN-10
1861268017
ISBN-13
9781861268013
Category
Mountaineering expeditions
Pages
320
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Crowood Press (UK)
Author
Reinhold Messner

Description

The ascent of Nanga Parbat in 1970 marked the beginning of Reinhold Messner's remarkable career in Himalayan climbing. But this expedition has always been shrouded in controversy and mystery; his brother Günther, who accompanied him, met his death In The Naked Mountain Messner gives his side of the story in full for the first time. This most personal account is a story of death and survival .... and for those who want to understand what is the force that drives Messner on, this book is the key. 'Nothing if not passionate, Messner writes of the Himalyan experience with a nearly mystical fervour. His description of catastrophe at high altitude is page-turning.' Rock & Ice 'A gripping piece of writing .... The translation reads like a good thriller, drawing the reader back through historical epics; treading the footsteps of climbers right on the edge of things...' Scottish Mountaineer AUTHOR: Legendary mountaineer Reinhold Messner has written many books including All 14 Eight-Thousanders for Crowood. 152 illustrations

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