The language in which the material is written opens an additional window into the special male climbing world of 20 years ago. For large climbing collections. Library Journal Review John Long's favorite climbing literature . John Long is one of climbing's best selling authors. Everything from his literary works, including Gorilla Monsoon, to his instructional efforts, How To Rock Climbing and videos he's appeared in have been best selling efforts in the outdoor industry. His Midas touch for good literature is demonstrated ...
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The language in which the material is written opens an additional window into the special male climbing world of 20 years ago. For large climbing collections. Library Journal Review John Long's favorite climbing literature . John Long is one of climbing's best selling authors. Everything from his literary works, including Gorilla Monsoon, to his instructional efforts, How To Rock Climbing and videos he's appeared in have been best selling efforts in the outdoor industry. His Midas touch for good literature is demonstrated here in his editing ability. ICS has given John full reign to choose stories that explore the psyche of traditional and modern climbers. From leading 5.13 pitches to marital struggles, John has selected stories that will introduce the non-climber to the excitement climbers live off and stories that will make the seasoned alpinist nervous.The stories have been chosen for their literary integrity, provoking a wide range of emotions.
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Add this copy of Tales From the Steep: John Long's Favorite Climbing to cart. $1.99, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Globe Pequot Press, The.
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Very good. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. The spine remains undamaged. An ex-library book and may have standard library stamps and/or stickers. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less.
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Add this copy of Tales From the Steep: John Long's Favorite Climbing to cart. $3.17, very good condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by ICS Books.
Add this copy of Tales From the Steep: John Long's Favorite Climbing to cart. $4.67, good condition, Sold by BooksRun rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Philadelphia, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Globe Pequot Pr.
Add this copy of Tales From the Steep: John Long's Favorite Climbing to cart. $6.62, very good condition, Sold by The Parnassus BookShop rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by ICS Books.
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Very Good. Size: 8vo-over 7? "-9? " tall; Trade Paperback in Near Fine Condition. A literary collection of mountaineering adventures from authors such as Royal Robbins, Lionel Terray, Chuck Pratt, Geoff Tabin, Heinrich Harrer, and others. Glossy, bright, clean cover with interior as new. Two front corners have a touch of wear. Binding tight & solid, square. 184 pages. 9 x 6 inches. ICS Books, Merrillville, IN 1993.
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Very Good. Size: 9x6x0; In Very Good+ condition. From the Eiger's notorious North Face, to Maurice Herzog's timeless epic on Annapurna, to a stirring rescue on the small crag by literary critic and novelist Al Alvarez, Tales From The Steep will introduce non-climbers to the sheer arena of those "...playing on the frontiers of life and death...searching for the freedom which is the ultimate need of our natures." Here are stories "...that had to be told, " where the difference between epic achievement and disaster can depend on the breadth of a single knot. Chosen for both literary merit and authenticity, the stories in Tales From The Steep are required reading for anyone who appreciates classic adventures. Authors include: Royal Robbins, Lionel Terray, Chuck Pratt, Geoff Tabin, Greg Child, Tom Patey, Joe Simpson, John Long, Heinrich Harrer, Jon Krakauer, Reinhard Karl, W.E. Bowman, and others.
Add this copy of Tales From the Steep: John Long's Favorite Climbing to cart. $96.74, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Globe Pequot Pr.
