Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster description
Into Thin Air is a riveting first-hand account of a catastrophic expedition up Mount Everest. In March 1996, Outside magazine sent veteran journalist and seasoned climber Jon Krakauer on an expedition led by celebrated Everest guide Rob Hall. Despite the expertise of Hall and the other leaders, by the end of summit day eight people were dead. Krakauer's book is at once the story of the ill-fated adventure and an analysis of the factors leading up to its tragic end. Written within months of the events it chronicles, Into Thin Air clearly evokes the majestic Everest landscape. As the journey up the mountain progresses, Krakauer puts it in context by recalling the triumphs and perils of other Everest trips throughout history. The author's own anguish over what happened on the mountain is palpable as he leads readers to ponder timeless questions. |
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Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster Customer Reviews
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Read Boukreev's "Climb" and Decide for Yourself
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While this book makes for a very compelling reading, it raises several questions about the accuracy of the story as told by Krakauer.
Anatoli Boukreev's Climb should be read alongside the book.
When beckoned to assist other climbers, Krakauer did not do so. Boukreev did assist.
You then decide, whose story is more accurate, and closer to the truth.
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