Shattered Air: A True Account of Catastrophe and Courage on Yosemite's Half Dome - Hardcover

Madgic, Bob

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1580801307 ISBN 13: 9781580801300

Publisher: Burford Books, 2005

Synopsis

The compelling account of recklessness, tragedy, courage and rescue, a book whose sobering depiction of nature's danger is tempered by unforgettable portraits of the triumphant human spirit.

About this title

About the Author:

Bob Madgic is a retired public-school administrator and now a full-time writer on the outdoors. He lives in Anderson, California.

From AudioFile:

In 1985 two hikers were killed by lightning while climbing YosemiteÕs Half Dome, which has been described as a Ògranite lightning rod.Ó This is their story, and much more. Madgic explores the history of Yosemite, the damage lightning can do, methods to treat it, the efforts of a female EMT who kept the injured alive until a helicopter could come, and the hikersÕ backgrounds. Anthony HealdÕs slightly husky voice is perfect for this outdoor horror story. He adds foreshadowing when describing the gathering clouds, quickens the pace during the storm, and injects personality into the follow-up interviews. Listen and be educated, entertained--and cautioned. J.B.G. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Burford Books
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 1580801307
• ISBN 13: 9781580801300
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 256