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Charles Clarke, The Alpine Journal
A work of historical reference and a treasured glimpse into a private world. Colin Kirkus is portrayed as the honest, selfless, unassuming man he doubtless was.
Ian Smith, High Magazine
Dean has done an excellent job bringing to life not just the character of Kirkus but also the scene of the 1930s and many other climbers active at that time.
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This biography provides a detailed insight into the life of one of the most influential and at the same time (at least from my forgein point of view)most forgotten pioneers of British rock climbing. The description of the personality of Colin F. Kirkus as well as his development from a solitary rock climber in Wales during the 1920s to an aspirant running high on the list for Everest in pre-war times is gripping to read. Not only do the details of climbs and encounters along the route turn this book into a must for everyone with an interest in the British hills, but moreover, it is the deeply moving mixture of adventure, innocence, peace and tragedy experienced while out in the hills that describe the essentials mountaineering can hold in stock. Through the way S. Dean has animated the matter with his vivid narrative it seems to be almost possible to trace Kirkus and his allies tramping the hills with breeches, hemp rope and nailed boots. I am sure that every modern rock climber with a slight interest into the roots of the sport and the personal histories of some of its pioneers will take great pleasure in reading about the long way British rock climbing as well as Himalayan mountaineering have come to its modern stage.
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