The cast of nontraditional sports available to the more daring participant range from the seemingly benign--the central Asian game of buzkashi, or goat-nabbing--to such apparently suicidal activities as the human trebuchet. Full of astounding facts and amazing-but-true incidents, this comprehensive guide to some of the world's most dangerous sports explains what it's like to be gored by a bull, base jump into a cavern, or dare the "death zone" at Mt. Everest. The history of each activity is provided along with its potential ...
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The cast of nontraditional sports available to the more daring participant range from the seemingly benign--the central Asian game of buzkashi, or goat-nabbing--to such apparently suicidal activities as the human trebuchet. Full of astounding facts and amazing-but-true incidents, this comprehensive guide to some of the world's most dangerous sports explains what it's like to be gored by a bull, base jump into a cavern, or dare the "death zone" at Mt. Everest. The history of each activity is provided along with its potential dangers and rewards, making this a complete guide to some of the world's most bewildering sports.
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