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Alle Exemplare der Ausgabe mit dieser ISBN anzeigen:‘An essential addition to any collection of climbing books.’ Alan Hinkes, Climber
‘... indispensible for anyone interested in high Himalyan facts ... Beautifully presented with all major ascent routes illustrated, this supersedes Reinhold Messner’s All 14 Eight-thousanders.’ High
The year 2000 marks the 50th anniversary of the ascent of Annapurna, the first 8,000m peak to be climbed. Between 1950 and 1960, all except one of the world’s 14 peaks over 8,000m were climbed: this was the Golden Age of high altitude climbing. The single exception was Shisha Pangma which was not climbed until 1964.
The height, 8,000m is entirely arbitrary. Very roughly it corresponds to the start of the ‘death zone’, the height above which a human being, kept warm and well fed, would die in a time varying from a few hours to a few days simply because the limited oxygen in the air means that the body cannot function properly and gradually closes down. For this reason, many of the 8,000m peaks, particularly the highest ones, were first climbed with supplementary oxygen. Today all except Everest are routinely climbed without, their ascent therefore making them a hazard for the climbers.
This book brings together the stories behind the conquest of every peak, plus the description of how they have been conquered since then. It is also a description of modern man’s conquest of previously unscaled peaks, using advances in technology. As a description of heroic activity it has no equal.
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Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Messner was the first person to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains and it took him 16 years to do it. Modern equipment and travel mean that it is now possible to climb several peaks in one season, but only four more names have been added to the list since Messner's completion in 1986. This guide looks at the quest to climb all 14 of the world's highest mountains. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GOR002884542
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small marks or stains to the page edges/pages . A tan to the page edges/pages . Ex library copy with usual stamps & stickers . Minor shelf wear. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers wbb0019025330
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Buchbeschreibung Soft cover. Zustand: Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 007779
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Buchbeschreibung Soft cover. Zustand: Good - Some Wear. First Edition. Quite a heavy book - extra postage may apply. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 047531
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Buchbeschreibung Soft cover. Zustand: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first impression 2000 Large Soft Cover near fine book, top of spine rubbed. No inscription. 228 pages. Illustrations. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 0017647
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Buchbeschreibung Soft Cover. Zustand: F. First Edition. 4to. original pictorial paper wraps (discreet remainder mark); pp. 228, with numerous illustrations. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A fine copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 005554
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Used. pp. 228. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2637385805
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Buchbeschreibung Zustand: Used. pp. 228. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 38652306
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Buchbeschreibung Paperback. Zustand: Like New. Like New. book. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers D7F7-5-M-0007103743-6
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