Conquistadors of the Useless

Conquistadors of the Useless
- Mountaineers Books Conquistadors of the Useless by Lionel Terray - 9781594851117
"If my library was to somehow catch fire and I could only save one book, the long out of print Conquistadors of the Useless, by Lionel Terray, would be it." -- Explore magazine

"The finest mountaineering narrative ever written." -- David Roberts, author of Mountain of My Fear

* One of National Geographic Adventure's "100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time"

* The story of ground-breaking climbs told with insight and wit

* A mountaineering classic brought back into print

Frenchman Lionel Terray is one of mountaineering history's greatest alpinists, and his autobiography, Conquistadors of the Useless, stands among the "100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time", according to National Geographic Adventure magazine. Following World War II, when France desperately needed successes to heal its wounds, Terray emerged as a national hero, conquering summits atop the planet's highest mountains.

This biography of Lionel Terry is filled with first-time feats and acts of bravery in the face of unspeakable odds. He climbed with legends such as Maurice Herzog, Gaston Rebuffat, and Louis Lachenal. He made first ascents in the Alps, Alaska, the Andes, and the Himalaya. Terray's gripping story captures the energy of an optimistic world shaking off the restraints of war and austerity. It's a mountaineering classic.
Country USA
Brand Mountaineers Books
Manufacturer Mountaineers Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781594851117
Model 100177
ReleaseDate 2008-09-16
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781594851117

Country	USA
Brand	Mountaineers Books
Manufacturer	Mountaineers Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781594851117
Model	100177
ReleaseDate	2008-09-16
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781594851117

Conquistadors of the Useless

Customers who purchased this also purchased....