In the quest for ever more demanding goals, conquering the highest summit on each of the seven continents has for many become the ultimate feat. This book provides a fascinating insight into the mountains themselves, the nature of the challenge and the extraordinary people who have climbed all seven. Mountain essays reveal the character of each summit and describe routes and historic ascents. The majority of the book comprises a unique collection of personal diaries and accounts, written by seven summiteers themselves, that ...
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In the quest for ever more demanding goals, conquering the highest summit on each of the seven continents has for many become the ultimate feat. This book provides a fascinating insight into the mountains themselves, the nature of the challenge and the extraordinary people who have climbed all seven. Mountain essays reveal the character of each summit and describe routes and historic ascents. The majority of the book comprises a unique collection of personal diaries and accounts, written by seven summiteers themselves, that detail the exhilarating and harrowing experiences of climbers ensnared by the dream and stretched to the limits. Seven Summits captures the drama, the grit and the beauty of a global challenge that has inspired mountaineers and armchair enthusiasts alike. - The only complete and fully illustrated record of this great mountaineering challenge - Stunning, evocative colour photography and fascinating real-life stories convey the endeavour, the pain and the glory of this renowned climbing feat - Contains a unique collection of diaries written by both foremost mountaineers and daring amateurs from around the world
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Add this copy of Seven Summits to cart. $4.99, very good condition, Sold by Brit Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Milton Keynes, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2000 by Mitchell Beazley.
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Add this copy of Seven Summits / General Editor, Steve Bell to cart. $31.00, like new condition, Sold by MW Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, G, IRELAND, published 2000 by London: Mitchell Beazley.
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Physical description; 144 p. : col. ill.; ol. ports..; 30 cm. Subjects; Mountaineers; Diaries. Mountaineering. Mountain climbing; description. Mountain climbers. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dust-wrapper. Particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered.
Add this copy of Seven Summits: the Quest to Reach the Highest Point on to cart. $12.99, very good condition, Sold by Wonder Book - Member ABAA/ILAB rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Frederick, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Bulfinch Press.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. Very Good dust jacket. With remainder mark. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp. Bundled media such as CDs, DVDs, floppy disks or access codes may not be included.
Add this copy of Seven Summits: the Quest to Reach the Highest Point on to cart. $17.00, like new condition, Sold by Archer's Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Kent, OH, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Little Brown.
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Fine Condition in Fine jacket. This is the first USA edition. Remainder mark. Dust Jacket is in fine condition without tears or chips or other damage. Multiple copies available this title. Quantity Available: 2. Category: Mountaineering; ISBN: 0821226762. ISBN/EAN: 9780821226766. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 18464.
Add this copy of Seven Summits: the Quest to Reach the Highest Point on to cart. $20.50, very good condition, Sold by Chaparral Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Portland, OR, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Bulfinch Pr.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. Size: 8x0x11; The binding is clean and tight with minor shelf wear. Light wear on edges of text block. Text and images unmarked. Dj lightly shelf worn with scuffs & small scratches in a mylar cover.
Add this copy of Seven Summits: the Quest to Reach the Highest Point on to cart. $27.99, new condition, Sold by Orion Tech rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Arlington, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Bulfinch Pr.
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Add this copy of Seven Summits to cart. $307.00, very good condition, Sold by Arundel Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2000 by Bulfinch Press.
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Near Fine in Near Fine jacket. SIGNED BY 11 NOTED MOUNTAINEERS whose exploits are discussed in the book: Gerry Roach, Jim Whittaker, Wally Berg, Layton Kor, Robert M. Anderson, Peter Habeler, Peter Hillary, Steve House, Stephen Venables, Doug Scott, and Apa Sherpa. A near fine copy of the first American hardcover edition in jacket.
