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In national bestseller The Mountain, worldrenowned climber and bestselling author Ed Viesturs and cowriter David Roberts paint a vivid portrait of obsession, dedication, and human achievement in a true love letter to the worlds highest peak.In The Mountain, veteran worldclass climber and bestselling author Ed Viestursthe only American to have climbed all fourteen of the worlds 8,000meter peakstrains his sights on Mount Everest in richly detailed accounts of expeditions that are by turns personal, harrowing, deadly, and inspiring.The highest mountain on earth, Everest remains the ultimate goal for serious highaltitude climbers. Viesturs has gone on eleven expeditions to Everest, spending more than two years of his life on the mountain and reaching the summit seven times. No climber today is better poised to survey Everests various ascentsboth personal and historic. Viesturs sheds light on the fate of Mallory and Irvine, whose 1924 disappearance just 800 feet from the summit remains one of mountaineerings greatest mysteries, as well as the multiple tragic last days of Rob Hall and Scott Fischer in 1996, the stuff of which Into Thin Air was made.Informed by the experience of one who has truly been there, The Mountain affords a rare glimpse into that place on earth where Heraclituss maximCharacter is destinyis proved time and again.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Mountain: My Time on Everest'? A: 'The Mountain: My Time on Everest' explores themes of obsession, dedication, and human achievement through the lens of Ed Viesturs' experiences on Mount Everest.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Ed Viesturs, a world-renowned climber and bestselling author.
- Q: How many pages is the book? A: 'The Mountain: My Time on Everest' contains 352 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Mountain: My Time on Everest' published? A: 'The Mountain: My Time on Everest' was published on October 8, 2013.
- Q: Is the book in new condition? A: Yes, the book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the Second Edition.
- Q: Does the book provide insights into historical climbs on Everest? A: Yes, it sheds light on both personal experiences and historic ascents on Mount Everest.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit from this book? A: Readers interested in mountaineering, adventure, and personal achievement will find this book particularly insightful.
- Q: Is there any mention of famous climbers in the book? A: Yes, the book discusses notable climbers such as George Mallory, Andrew Irvine, Rob Hall, and Scott Fischer.