by Krakauer, Jon.
[ 12. Miscellaneous ] Published by : Anchor Books, (New York :) Physical details: xxv, 332 p. : ill., maps ; 21 cm. Subject(s): Krakauer, Jon. | Adventure Consultants --Guided Expedition --(1996 : --Mount Everest) | Mountain Madness (Firm) --Everest Expedition --(1996) | Mountaineering accidents --Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) | Mountaineering expeditions --Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) Year : 1997
Item type :
12. Miscellaneous
| Location | Call Number | Status | Date Due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kinkora Regional High School | Available |
Originally published: New York : Villard, c1997.
Includes bibliographical references (p. [333]).
The author describes his spring 1996 trek to Mt. Everest, a disastrous expedition that claimed the lives of eight climbers, and explains why he survived.