Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
This gripping non-fiction book recounts the tragic events of the 1996 Mount Everest disaster. The author, a journalist and experienced climber, was part of a commercial expedition to summit Everest. The expedition soon turned disastrous due to a severe storm, leading to the death of several climbers from various teams. The book provides a vivid, personal account of the harrowing ordeal, detailing the physical and psychological challenges faced by climbers at high altitudes, as well as the ethical and commercial aspects of mountaineering expeditions.
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- Published
- 1997
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 293
- Original Language
- English
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- 125 Books We Love for Adults (NY Public Library)
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- NY Times Editors Choice 1990-1999 (NY Times)
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