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Into the Clouds: The Race to Climb the World’s Most Dangerous Mountain

Tod Olson

This nonfiction account follows three early expeditions that attempted to climb K2, Earth’s second-highest mountain. The book recounts the dangerous journeys undertaken by the men on these attempts, focusing on the risks and challenges of reaching the mountain. Archival photographs accompany the narrative. Back matter adds supporting material to this history of early K2 climbing expeditions and the people who dared to undertake them.

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Themes
Adventure · Courage · History · Nature
Format
Hardcover
ISBN-13
9781338207361
Language
English
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