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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account Of The Mount Everest Disaster-used
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When Jon Krakauer Reached The Summit Of Mt. Everest In The Early Afternoon Of May 10, 1996, He Hadn'T Slept In Fiftyseven Hours And Was Reeling From The Brainaltering Effects Of Oxygen Depletion. As He Turned To Begin His Long, Dangerous Descent From 29,028 Feet, Twenty Other Climbers Were Still Pushing Doggedly Toward The Top. No One Had Noticed That The Sky Had Begun To Fill With Clouds. Six Hours Later And 3,000 Feet Lower, In 70Knot Winds And Blinding Snow, Krakauer Collapsed In His Tent, Freezing, Hallucinating From Exhaustion And Hypoxia, But Safe. The Following Morning, He Learned That Six Of His Fellow Climbers Hadn'T Made It Back To Their Camp And Were Desperately Struggling For Their Lives. When The Storm Finally Passed, Five Of Them Would Be Dead, And The Sixth So Horribly Frostbitten That His Right Hand Would Have To Be Amputated.Into Thin Air Is The Definitive Account Of The Deadliest Season In The History Of Everest By The Acclaimed Journalist And Author Of The Bestseller Into The Wild. On Assignment For Outside Magazine To Report On The Growing Commercialization Of The Mountain, Krakauer, An Accomplished Climber, Went To The Himalayas As A Client Of Rob Hall, The Most Respected Highaltitude Guide In The World. A Rangy, Thirtyfiveyearold New Zealander, Hall Had Summited Everest Four Times Between 1990 And 1995 And Had Led Thirtynine Climbers To The Top. Ascending The Mountain In Close Proximity To Hall'S Team Was A Guided Expedition Led By Scott Fischer, A Fortyyearold American With Legendary Strength And Drive Who Had Climbed The Peak Without Supplemental Oxygen In 1994. But Neither Hall Nor Fischer Survived The Rogue Storm That Struck In May 1996.Krakauer Examines What It Is About Everest That Has Compelled So Many People Including Himself To Throw Caution To The Wind, Ignore The Concerns Of Loved Ones, And Willingly Subject Themselves To Such Risk, Hardship, And Expense. Written With Emotional Clarity And Supported By His Unimpeachable Reporting, Krakauer'S Eyewitness Account Of What Happened On The Roof Of The World Is A Singular Achievement.Into The Wild Is Available On Audio, Read By Actor Campbell Scott.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Into Thin Air' about? A: 'Into Thin Air' is a personal account by Jon Krakauer detailing the events surrounding the Mount Everest disaster in May 1996, focusing on the experiences of climbers during a deadly storm.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Into Thin Air'? A: The author of 'Into Thin Air' is Jon Krakauer, an acclaimed journalist and author known for his works on adventure and exploration.
- Q: When was 'Into Thin Air' published? A: 'Into Thin Air' was published on April 22, 1997.
- Q: What features are highlighted in 'Into Thin Air'? A: The book highlights themes of mountain climbing, the Sherpa culture, disaster scenarios, and the psychological and physical challenges faced by climbers.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: 'Into Thin Air' is available in new condition, ensuring that readers receive a pristine copy.
- Q: Is 'Into Thin Air' available in hardcover? A: 'Into Thin Air' is available in a hardcover edition, which provides durability and a quality reading experience.
- Q: How many pages does 'Into Thin Air' have? A: 'Into Thin Air' contains 293 pages.
- Q: What edition of 'Into Thin Air' is being offered? A: The edition being offered is the First Edition of 'Into Thin Air'.
- Q: What can readers learn from 'Into Thin Air'? A: Readers can learn about the challenges and dangers of climbing Mount Everest, the impact of commercialization on expeditions, and the emotional and physical toll such adventures can take.
- Q: Is there an audiobook version of 'Into Thin Air'? A: Yes, 'Into Thin Air' is available as an audiobook, narrated by actor Campbell Scott.