The White Spider (Paperback, New ed)

A classic of mountaineering literature, The White Spider tells the story of the harrowing first ascent of the Eiger's North Wall, one of the most legendary and terrifying climbs in recorded history.Heinrich Herrer, author of Seven Years in Tibet, was a member of the four-man party that scaled the previously untouchable North Wall of the Eiger in 1938. In The White Spider, Herrer tells the story of this harrowing first ascent, a gripping first-hand account of daring and resilience in the high Swiss Alps.Moving from his own amazing experiences to the numerous later attempts to replicate his team's achievements (some tragic failures, others spectacular successes), Herrer writes as well as he climbs, drawing the reader into a beguiling story of courage, strength and a confidence always on the edge of hubris.A new introduction by Joe Simpson, author of the acclaimed mountaineering epic Touching the Void, reminds us of the enduring relevance of this absolute classic.

General

Imprint:	HarperPerennial
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	2005
Authors:	Heinrich Harrer
Dimensions:	197 x 130 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	315
Edition:	New ed
ISBN-13:	978-0-00-719784-2
Categories:	Books > Language & Literature > Biography & autobiography > Sport Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Climbing & mountaineering Books > Biography > Sport
LSN:	0-00-719784-5
Barcode:	9780007197842

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