Beckoning silence, the
Auteur :
Simpson, Joe
Éditeur :
Vintage Publishing
ISBN :
9780099422433
Date de publication :
2 janv. 2003
Dimensions :
21,0 x 15,0 x 2,5 cm
Poids :
256 g
Format :
B-format paperback
Langue :
Anglais
Pays d'origine :
Grande Bretagne
In a narrative which takes the reader through extreme experiences, from an avalanche in Bolivia, ice-climbing in the Alps and Colorado and paragliding in Spain - before his final confrontation with the Eiger - Simpson reveals the inner truth of climbing, exploring both the power of the mind and the frailties of the body.