In 1937, 17,150-foot Mt. Lucania was the highest unclimbed peak in North America. But two men--Bradford Washburn and Bob Bates--set out to climb Lucania by flying to the base of the mountain. With the assistance of both men, Roberts, one of the finest writers on mountaineering, narrates this extraordinary journey of conquest and survival with all the richness it deserves. Illustrations & photos.
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In 1937, 17,150-foot Mt. Lucania was the highest unclimbed peak in North America. But two men--Bradford Washburn and Bob Bates--set out to climb Lucania by flying to the base of the mountain. With the assistance of both men, Roberts, one of the finest writers on mountaineering, narrates this extraordinary journey of conquest and survival with all the richness it deserves. Illustrations & photos.
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Good. This is a ex library book, stickers and markings accordingly. Fast shipping and order satisfaction guaranteed. A portion of your purchase benefits Non-Profit Organizations, First Aid and Fire Stations!
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Good. Shows minimal wear such as frayed or folded edges, minor rips and tears, and/or slightly worn binding. May have stickers and/or contain inscription on title page. No observed missing pages.
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VG in VG+ jacket. VG/VG+. 8vo. original grey boards gilt (tail edge of final leaves a little rippled, lower board slightly marked, else clean & bright) in dustwrapper priced US $23.00 Can, $36.00 (a trifle rubbed, some marks on reverse); pp. [xii (last blank)], 206, with illustrations & a map. A very good copy.
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Very Good Plus / Near Fine. Octavo, 5.5 x 8.6 in., pp. 206. Illustrated with six pages of black and white photographs. Signed on the title page by the author, David Roberts, and by one of the two climbers, Bradford Washburn, who lived to tell this tale that took place in 1937. Beige paper boards over black spine. Gilt title to spine. Light sunning to top edges. Protected in mylar. The climbing adventure of two Harvard students in 1937 and the first ascent of the 17, 150 foot Mt Lucania. More exciting is the desperate, harrowing story of their survival in the wilderness and return to civilization.
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Pages and cover are intact. Used book in good and clean conditions. Limited notes marks and highlighting may be present. May show signs of normal shelf wear and bends on edges. Item may be missing CDs or access codes. May include library marks.
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For anyone who is an armchair adventurist (like me), this is a fun read. Roberts creates a smooth story and actually downplays what were really dangerous acts. The highlight of the book for me was the picture of Bob and Brad on the back cover and in a picture inside. Here are two people who are completely immersed in life. They have just summited Lucania and they know they have 80+ miles of hard hiking in any direction with a limited amount of food. Their smiles warm us through miles of mountain air and decades of time. Ahhh, to be 20 again with the world under your feet.
