Sinossi
Literary, humorous, inspirational, and fearful moments in climbing. In The Quotable Climber, one of our pre-eminent adventure writers has collected some the most fascinating, evocative, and humorous comments on the subject of climbing. Derived from hundreds of books, as well as magazines, journals, the Internet, and even remembered lectures, these entries proffer one-of-a-kind insights into the romanticism, motivation, and discipline of mountaineering. In these pages, you will find pithy sayings from the best writers in the field such as: Marc Batard, Fred Beckey, David Breshears, Frederick Cook, William O. Douglas, Sir Edmund Hillary, Ernest Hemingway, Diana Hunter, Jon Krakauer, George Leigh Mallory, John Muir, Wilfred Noyce, Chuck Pratt, Gaston Rebuffat, Eric Shipton, Junko Tabei, Naomi Uemura, Barbara Washburn With selections that explore the tragedies and triumphs as well as acts of profound will and sacrifice, The Quotable Climber is truly a book that will both inspire and enlighten.
Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Dalla quarta di copertina
In The Quotable Climber, one of our preeminent adventure writers has collected some of the most fascinating, evocative, and humorous comments on the subject of climbing. Derived from hundreds of books, as well as magazine, journals, the Internet, and even remembered lectures, these entries proffer one-of-a-kind insights into the romanticism, motivation, and discipline of mountaineering. In these pages you will find sayings from the best writers in the field, including William O. Douglass, Sir Edmund Hillary, Diane Hunter, Jon Krakauer, and John Muir.With selections that explore the tragedies and triumphs, as well as acts of profound sacrifice, The Quotable Climber is truly a book that will both inspire and enlighten. (5 7/8 X 6 7/8, 256 pages, b&w photos)
Le informazioni nella sezione "Su questo libro" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.
Altre edizioni note dello stesso titolo
Risultati della ricerca per The Quotable Climber: Literary, Humorous, Inspirational...
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber
Da: Bookmans, Tucson, AZ, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
paperback. Condizione: Good. minro shelf wear Satisfaction 100% guaranteed. Codice articolo mon0002537122
Compra usato
EUR 5,39
Spedizione EUR 3,49
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber
Da: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Codice articolo E11K-00451
Compra usato
EUR 8,90
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber
Da: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1585745421I4N00
Compra usato
EUR 8,98
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1585745421I4N00
Compra usato
EUR 8,98
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber
Da: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Codice articolo G1585745421I3N00
Compra usato
EUR 8,98
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Foto dell'editore
The Quotable Climber: Literary, Humorous, Inspirational and Fearful Moments in Climbing
Da: medimops, Berlin, Germania
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Condizione: good. Befriedigend/Good: Durchschnittlich erhaltenes Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit Gebrauchsspuren, aber vollständigen Seiten. / Describes the average WORN book or dust jacket that has all the pages present. Codice articolo M01585745421-G
Compra usato
EUR 4,38
Spedizione EUR 10,00
Spedito da Germania a U.S.A.
Spedito da Germania a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
The Quotable Climber
Editore:
Lyons Press, Guilford, CT, 2002
ISBN 10: 1585745421
ISBN 13: 9781585745425
Antico o usato
Paperback
Prima edizione
Da: True Oak Books, Highland, NY, U.S.A.
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Paperback. Condizione: Good+. First Edition; First Printing. 253 pages; B&W photographs. Ripples (minor) to top edge of pages due to minimal water exposure. Not damage but waving. Light smudges to the top exterior edge of textblock. Good condition otherwise. No other noteworthy defects. No markings. ; - We offer free returns for any reason and respond promptly to all inquiries. Your order will be packaged with care and ship on the same or next business day. Buy with confidence. Codice articolo HVD-45547-A-0
Compra usato
EUR 15,26
Spedizione gratuita
Spedito in U.S.A.
Spedito in U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili
Immagini fornite dal venditore
Quotable Climber, The
Editore:
The Lyons Press, Guilford, Connecticut, 2002
ISBN 10: 1585745421
ISBN 13: 9781585745425
Antico o usato
Soft cover
Prima edizione
Da: Reading Habit, Buttaba, Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Valutazione del venditore 5 su 5 stelle
Soft cover. Condizione: Good. First Edition. Softcover, first edition, 290g, 253pgs. A collection of some of the most fascinating, evocative, and humorous comments on the subject of climbing. Book is in good condition with pen inscription inside front cover and mild general wear and tear, otherwise no other pre-loved markings. Photo featured is of actual book. Purchase more than 1 item and save money with combined postage. And if you can't find the title your looking for - why not ask us direct. With over 30,000 books in stock we can't list them all!!. Codice articolo SEL155
Compra usato
EUR 6,29
Spedizione EUR 32,35
Spedito da Australia a U.S.A.
Spedito da Australia a U.S.A.
Quantità: 1 disponibili