Courage and Misfortune-- Stories from the world's most experienced and respected climbers-- Selections are united by a single compelling theme-- Forewords by John Harlin and Mark SynottCourage and Misfortune contains gripping accounts of climbers on expeditions that encountere |
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| Title | Courage and Misfortune Volume 2 of Mountaineers Bks Volume 2 of The Mountaineers anthology series |
| Author | Mountaineers Books (Firm) |
| Publisher | The Mountaineers Books, 2001 |
| ISBN | 0898868262, 9780898868265 |
| Length | 254 pages |
| Subjects | › Literary Collections / Essays Sports & Recreation / Mountaineering |
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