Traversing a century of climbing that begins with Victorian enthusiasts and ends with the conquerors of the Himalayan peaks; Mountain Men tells the stories of the extraordinary men who were the first to climb the world's best-known mountains: the Matterhorn; McKinley; Everest; and K2. Edward Whymper's relentless siege of the Matterhorn ended in controversy when four of his companions plunged to their deaths an hour after leaving the summit. In Alaska there have been many disputed claims to the first conquest of Mt. McKinley; and locals still insist that the honor belongs to three miners who climbed on a bet; armed with homemade climbing irons and bags of donuts. For a hundred years mountaineers have fallen victim to the fatal attraction of K2. An Italian aristocrat; an American millionaire; and an English Satanist were among the first to reach its slopes. They found a place of disappointment and madness; one of them never returned.Accompanied by unique archival materials; detailed maps; and photographs; Mountain Men invites us to follow in the footsteps of these fearless explorers; and tells us their stories with all the romance and audacity; bravado and suffering; courage and miscalculation intact.
#195783 in Books G M Gilbert 1995-08-22Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.50 x 1.13 x 5.50l; 1.40 #File Name: 0306806614488 pagesNuremberg Diary
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ANuremberg must!By FreddieThis psychiatrist's observations add great insight into these diverse defendents. Everything from IQ to mental stability is examined in this book. It was an excellent read before my visit to Nuremberg. I also found Albert Speer's diary while in Spandau very informative reading. The recording of Report From Nuremberg; the Armed Forces Radio dispatches useful as well. I got it through Audible.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. On Nuremberg trialsBy CustomerVery interesting as historical document. Disgusting to see the Nazi leaders blaming each other for their own actions in the atrocities. I never understood why Speer got away with 20 years inprisonment.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. SO important that people understand what Nurenberg was all about ...By D. J. SingerSO important that people understand what Nurenberg was all about; how the top officials in the Nazi government were apprehended; tried; and executed for their deeds during the Third Reich....they deserved death; and MORE; if that was possible.
