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Forever On The Mountain: The Truth Behind One Of Mountaineering'S Most Controversial And Mysterious Disasters,New
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In July 1967, Seven Young Menmembers Of Joe Wilcox'S Twelveman Expeditiondied On Mt. Mckinley, North America'S Highest Peak. Ten Days Passed With No Rescue Attempt, While More Than Half An Expedition Was Stranded And Dying At 20,000 Feet During A Vicious Arctic Storm. The Bodies Were Never Recovered. And, For Reasons That Have Remained Cloudy, There Was No Proper Official Investigation Of The Catastrophe.This Book Begins As A Classic Tale Of Men Against Nature, Gamblingand Losingon One Of The World'S Starkest And Stormiest Peaks. Reckoning By Lives Lost, It Was History'S Thirdworst Mountaineering Disaster When It Occurredbut Elements Of Finger Pointing, Incompetence, And Coverup Make This Disaster Unlike Any Other. James M. Tabor Draws On Previously Untapped Sources: Personal Interviews With Survivors And Those Involved In The Aftermath, Unpublished Diaries And Letters, And Government Documents. He Consults Not Only Mountaineers But Also Experts In Disciplines Including Meteorology, Forensics, And Psychology. What Results Is The First Full Account Of The Tragedy That Ended A Golden Age In Mountaineering. Maps; 8 Pages Of Illustrations
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main subject of 'Forever on the Mountain'? A: 'Forever on the Mountain' examines the tragic events of July 1967 when seven members of a mountaineering expedition died on Mt. McKinley during a severe storm, highlighting the lack of rescue efforts and investigation.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Forever on the Mountain' is James M. Tabor, who utilizes interviews, diaries, and documents to craft the narrative.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Forever on the Mountain' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability for readers.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Forever on the Mountain'? A: The book contains 432 pages, providing an in-depth exploration of the mountaineering disaster.
- Q: What year was 'Forever on the Mountain' published? A: 'Forever on the Mountain' was published on July 17, 2007.
- Q: What makes this mountaineering disaster unique? A: This disaster is marked by elements of incompetence and a lack of investigation, making it a controversial and mysterious event in mountaineering history.
- Q: Are there illustrations included in the book? A: Yes, 'Forever on the Mountain' includes 8 pages of illustrations that supplement the text.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of survival, human error, and the relationship between man and nature in extreme conditions.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all readers? A: 'Forever on the Mountain' is suitable for readers interested in mountaineering, adventure stories, and historical accounts of disasters.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is in new condition, making it a great option for collectors and those looking for fresh copies.