Antarctica - Both Heaven and Hell

Messner, R.

ISBN 10: 185223704X / ISBN 13: 9781852237042

Published by The Crowood Press, 1991

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Antarctica - Both Heaven and Hell
• Publisher: The Crowood Press
• Publication Date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 185223704X
• ISBN 13: 9781852237042
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: very_good

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Synopsis

Messner is arguably the greatest living mountaineer/explorer. Here he recounts the first crossing on foot, with Arved Fuchs, of Antarctica in 92 days ending in mid-February, 1990. Fine photos, many in color. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About the Author

In addition to his world-famous exploits in the Himalayas--including the first solo ascent of Mount Everest--Reinhold Messner" "has crossed Anarctica and Greenland on foot. He is the author of more than thirty books, including "Everest, The Crystal Horizon, Free Spirit," and, most recently, "The Second Death of George Mallory "(also available from St. Martin's Press). He lives in a castle in the Italian Alps.