Wanda Rutkiewicz. A Caravan of Dreams.

[Rutkiewicz, Wanda.] Reinisch, Gertrude.

Published by Hildersley: Carreg, [2000], 2000

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First English edition. 4to. pp. 192; photo. illusts.; as new in original cloth, d.-w. Rutkiewicz (1943-1992) aimed to become the first woman to complete the ascent of the 8000ers. From 1978 to 1992 she climbed eight of the peaks, including the first ascent of K2 by a woman (1986). She died in her attempt on Kangchenjunga. Reinisch's account of her career first appeared in German (1998), this was the first English translation.

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Title
Wanda Rutkiewicz. A Caravan of Dreams.
Author
[Rutkiewicz, Wanda.] Reinisch, Gertrude.
Publisher
Hildersley: Carreg, [2000]
Publication year
2000
Condition
As New
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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