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'Heroism, death, and drama abound. . . . The authors' thoroughness and range make this hefty volume nearly encyclopedic in scope; the details on the 'how' of climbing, the no-margin-for-error experience, and the bonus of Vittorio Sella's unmatched photographs make for a great book.' - Foreward Magazine (Outstanding University Press Books 2008) --Foreward Magazine
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'Heroism, death, and drama abound. . . . The authors' thoroughness and range make this hefty volume nearly encyclopedic in scope; the details on the 'how' of climbing, the no-margin-for-error experience, and the bonus of Vittorio Sella's unmatched photographs make for a great book.' - Foreward Magazine (Outstanding University Press Books 2008) --Foreward Magazine
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"The first comprehensive account of Himalayan mountaineering in fifty years."
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