The Last of His Kind

The Life and Adventures of Bradford Washburn, America's Boldest Mountaineer

Autor*innen

• David Roberts

Parameter

• 368 Seiten
• 13 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Reisen & Wandern
• Sachliteratur

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Brad Washburn, celebrated as the greatest Alaskan mountaineer and a master photographer, significantly influenced wilderness exploration and mountaineering in the twentieth century. David Roberts offers a deep dive into Washburn's remarkable adventures across various iconic ranges, illustrating his impact on both his peers and the culture of mountain climbing. The narrative not only chronicles Washburn's achievements but also contextualizes them within the broader history of mountaineering, showcasing the extraordinary life of this pivotal figure.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2010
• Einband: Paperback