Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The Cliff-climber
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 332
Book Description
The Cliff-climbers
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
The young plant-hunters, Karl and Casper, their guide, Ossaroo, and dog attempt many schemes to escape the Himalayan valley in which they found themselves trapped.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Adventure stories
Languages : en
Pages : 456
Book Description
The young plant-hunters, Karl and Casper, their guide, Ossaroo, and dog attempt many schemes to escape the Himalayan valley in which they found themselves trapped.
The Push
Author: Tommy Caldwell
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405924756
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
THE STORY BEHIND THE HARDEST CLIMB IN HISTORY & ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY 'DAWN WALL' 'Heart-stopping, absorbing' Daily Mail 'The most daring free climber on the planet' The Times __________ In 2015, climber Tommy Caldwell took on the hardest challenge of his life, spending 19 days freeclimbing Yosemite's vertical, 3000-foot Dawn Wall - regarded as the most difficult climb in history and a route nobody had ever done before. This odds-defying feat was the culmination of seven years planning and a lifetime of determination. Here, he recounts how he got there, the falls and setbacks - being held hostage, losing his index finger, the break-up of his marriage - the summits conquered and the fears overcome. Fans of Free Solo and Dawn Wall, and climbers and non-climbers alike, will be gripped by this story of drive, focus and achieving the impossible. __________ 'The Push is not simply a book about rock climbing' Guardian 'Probably the greatest living athlete most people have never heard of' Telegraph 'Arguably the best all-round rock climber on the planet' National Geographic 'A real page-turner . . . captivating and deeply moving' Climb magazine 'Captivating and unfailingly honest' Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air
Publisher: Penguin UK
ISBN: 1405924756
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 457
Book Description
THE STORY BEHIND THE HARDEST CLIMB IN HISTORY & ACCLAIMED DOCUMENTARY 'DAWN WALL' 'Heart-stopping, absorbing' Daily Mail 'The most daring free climber on the planet' The Times __________ In 2015, climber Tommy Caldwell took on the hardest challenge of his life, spending 19 days freeclimbing Yosemite's vertical, 3000-foot Dawn Wall - regarded as the most difficult climb in history and a route nobody had ever done before. This odds-defying feat was the culmination of seven years planning and a lifetime of determination. Here, he recounts how he got there, the falls and setbacks - being held hostage, losing his index finger, the break-up of his marriage - the summits conquered and the fears overcome. Fans of Free Solo and Dawn Wall, and climbers and non-climbers alike, will be gripped by this story of drive, focus and achieving the impossible. __________ 'The Push is not simply a book about rock climbing' Guardian 'Probably the greatest living athlete most people have never heard of' Telegraph 'Arguably the best all-round rock climber on the planet' National Geographic 'A real page-turner . . . captivating and deeply moving' Climb magazine 'Captivating and unfailingly honest' Jon Krakauer, author of Into the Wild and Into Thin Air
"The Cliff Climbers"
Author: Captain Mayne Reid
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9359393134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Whisked away to the perilous peaks of Mexico, readers follow Philip Garland on an unforgettable adventure in Captain Mayne Reid's "The Cliff Climbers." Reid's passion for new horizons is evident as he weaves thrilling tales of lawlessness and ferocious beasts. Garland confronts challenges head-on despite the risks, epitomizing the spirit of Mayne Reid and his gripping style. With fearless endeavors and danger at every turn, this novel is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts worldwide. Centered around the protagonist's determined fight for success, Reid's pieces illustrate striking landscapes and continuous movement. Of these, "The Cliff Climbers" shines as an exemplary instance of this theme, exhibiting valor and persistence in the presence of formidable challenges posed by both the environment and humans.
Publisher: BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN: 9359393134
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Whisked away to the perilous peaks of Mexico, readers follow Philip Garland on an unforgettable adventure in Captain Mayne Reid's "The Cliff Climbers." Reid's passion for new horizons is evident as he weaves thrilling tales of lawlessness and ferocious beasts. Garland confronts challenges head-on despite the risks, epitomizing the spirit of Mayne Reid and his gripping style. With fearless endeavors and danger at every turn, this novel is a must-read for adventure enthusiasts worldwide. Centered around the protagonist's determined fight for success, Reid's pieces illustrate striking landscapes and continuous movement. Of these, "The Cliff Climbers" shines as an exemplary instance of this theme, exhibiting valor and persistence in the presence of formidable challenges posed by both the environment and humans.
The Cliff Climbers
Author: Томас Майн Рид
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040836783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Publisher: Litres
ISBN: 5040836783
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Ms. Cliff the Climber
Author: Allan Ahlberg
Publisher: Viking
ISBN: 9780670865918
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This is the story of the ups and downs in the life of the keen mountain climber, Clara Cliff. She has more than the usual quota of family fun and adventure. 5-8 yrs.
Publisher: Viking
ISBN: 9780670865918
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 24
Book Description
This is the story of the ups and downs in the life of the keen mountain climber, Clara Cliff. She has more than the usual quota of family fun and adventure. 5-8 yrs.
Solo Faces
Author: James Salter
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780865473218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
With prose at once stark and lyrical, Salter elucidates the spirit of those who abandon material pursuits in search of an unspoiled honesty. He tells of one man's quest to rise above the mundane in search of peace and self-fulfillment.
Publisher: Macmillan
ISBN: 9780865473218
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 232
Book Description
With prose at once stark and lyrical, Salter elucidates the spirit of those who abandon material pursuits in search of an unspoiled honesty. He tells of one man's quest to rise above the mundane in search of peace and self-fulfillment.
The Cliff Climbers. A Sequel to "The Plant Hunters"
Author: Mayne Reid
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
In 'The Cliff Climbers', Mayne Reid continues the thrilling adventures of his characters as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Reid's vivid descriptions immerse the reader in the natural beauty and dangers of the frontier, showcasing his talent for bringing the wilderness to life. The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of mountaineering and survival, appealing to readers who enjoy both adventure and suspense in their literature. Reid's engaging storytelling style keeps the reader captivated from beginning to end, making 'The Cliff Climbers' a must-read for fans of adventure fiction. Mayne Reid's seamless blend of captivating plotlines and detailed descriptions make this sequel a worthy follow-up to 'The Plant Hunters'.
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 214
Book Description
In 'The Cliff Climbers', Mayne Reid continues the thrilling adventures of his characters as they navigate the treacherous landscapes of the Rocky Mountains. Reid's vivid descriptions immerse the reader in the natural beauty and dangers of the frontier, showcasing his talent for bringing the wilderness to life. The novel is filled with action-packed scenes of mountaineering and survival, appealing to readers who enjoy both adventure and suspense in their literature. Reid's engaging storytelling style keeps the reader captivated from beginning to end, making 'The Cliff Climbers' a must-read for fans of adventure fiction. Mayne Reid's seamless blend of captivating plotlines and detailed descriptions make this sequel a worthy follow-up to 'The Plant Hunters'.
Climbing Free
Author: Lynn Hill
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393324334
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Hill describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and courage to push herself to such extremes.
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN: 9780393324334
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 324
Book Description
Hill describes her famous climb and meditates on how she harnesses the strength and courage to push herself to such extremes.
Cliff Climbers
Author: Anita Ganeri
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410945480
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Cliff Climbers teaches readers all about cliffs, and the scientists who go to extremes to study them!
Publisher: Capstone
ISBN: 1410945480
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 34
Book Description
Cliff Climbers teaches readers all about cliffs, and the scientists who go to extremes to study them!