Savage Summit: The Life And Death of the First Women of K2 - Brossura

Jordan, Jennifer

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ISBN 10: 0060587164 ISBN 13: 9780060587161

Casa editrice: It Books, 2006

Riassunto

Recounts the true stories of five women who climbed the dangerous K2 mountain, describing how they overcame the harshest climbing and weather conditions of any mountain in the world, addressing controversial issues about gender and mountain climbing, and describing the tragic deaths of three of the women on their descent. Reprint. 15,000 first printing.

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Recensione:

“Jordan...gives us a sense of the rapture that comes from standing on top of the world’s highest mountains.” (Los Angeles Times)

“For mountain-climbing enthusiasts and women’s history buffs, Jordan’s well-researched survey is worthwhile reading...” (Publishers Weekly)

“SAVAGE SUMMIT fills an interesting and neglected place in mountaineering literature.” (American Alpine Club Magazine)

L'autore:

Jennifer Jordan has lived at the base of K2 twice while writing and producing the National Geographic documentary The Women of K2. She is a writer, producer, public speaker, and journalist, having created, produced, and hosted her own public radio talk show. Jennifer lives with her husband, filmmaker and adventurer Jeff Rhoads, in Salt Lake City.

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• Editore: It Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0060587164
• ISBN 13: 9780060587161
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 303