Quest for Adventure

Description

Published by Hodder and Stoughton, 1981, 1st UK Edition, D/w (slight nicks), Nr. Fine.   Large format anthology of 21 of the most thrilling adventure stories from the second half of the 20th century, examining what drives the men and women involved to achieve what many would consider impossible. The volume is divided into Oceans, Deserts, Rivers, Mountains, The Poles, Air, Space and Caving. The section on Mountains includes 7 chapters on Annapurna First Ascent, Everest, Cho Oyu, The Bonatti Pillar, Broad Peak, Annapurna South Face, and Nanga Parbat.