A classic of mountaineering literature, this is the story of the harrowing first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger, the most legendary and terrifying climb in history.Heinrich Harrer, author ofSeven Years in Tibetand one of the twentieth centurys greatest mountaineers, was part of the team that finally conquered the Eigers fearsome North Face in 1938. It was a landmark expedition that pitted the explorers against treacherous conditions and the limits of human endurance, and which many have since triedand failedto emulate.Armed with an intimate knowledge that comes only from first-hand experience of climbing the Eiger, Harrer gives a gripping account of physical daring and mental resilience. A new introduction by Joe Simpson, author ofTouching the Void, confirms the lasting relevance of this true adventure classic. Format Häftad Omfång 336 sidor Språk Engelska Förlag HarperCollins Publishers Utgivningsdatum 2005-01-17 ISBN 9780007197842