No Picnic on Mount Kenya by Felice Benuzzi
This book is a true story about three Italian prisoners of war in British East Africa during World War II who escape from their POW camp to climb Mount Kenya, Africa's second highest mountain. The narrative is not only about their audacious adventure, but also about the power of the human spirit, camaraderie, and the freedom of the wild. After their climb, they voluntarily return to their POW camp, where they are punished but also celebrated for their incredible feat.
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This book is on the following lists:
- 74th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)