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The Mountains of My Life
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Mountains of My Life
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Walter Bonatti
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Translated by Robert Marshall
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| Series | Penguin Modern Classics |
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:480 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129 |
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| Category/Genre | Climbing and mountaineering |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9780141192918
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| Classifications | Dewey:796.522092 |
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Penguin Books Ltd
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| Imprint |
Penguin Classics
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| Publication Date |
27 May 2010 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
First time in Penguin Modern Classics for this compilation of epic memoirs from mountaineer Walter Bonatti The Mountains of My Life collects Walter Bonatti's classic writings detailing his exploits on numerous expeditions to different mountains of the world, as well as the real story behind the controversy over the events on K2 that changed his life. Bonatti is one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, and these awe-inspiring writings capture the adventure, audacity and magnitude of his craft.
Author Biography
Walter Bonatti was born in Bergamo on June 22, 1930. As a young man he dedicated himself to extreme alpinism, and from the age of 19 to 35, he became an expert climber. In 1954 he played a vital role in the success of the Italian expedition that achieved the first ascent of K2. After 1965 Bonatti gave up mountaineering, turning to photojournalism for the Italian magazine Epoca, and travelling to remote places.
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