Points Unknown: The Greatest Adventure Writing of the Twentieth Century

Points Unknown: The Greatest Adventure Writing of the Twentieth Century

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Author: David Roberts

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 608


From Robert Falcon Scott?s final journal entry to Jon Krakauer?s reckless solo climb of the Devil?s Thumb, Roberts and the editors of Outside have gathered the most enduring adventure literature of the century into one heart-stopping volume. By turns charming and tragic, whimsical and nerve-racking, this extraordinary collection gets to the heart of why adventure stories enthral us. It includes works by Sebastian Junger, Jon Krakauer, Edward Abbey, Tim Cahill, Edward Hoagland, Ernest Shackleton, Freya Stark and Wilfred Thesiger.



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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title.

Author: David Roberts

Format: Paperback

Number of Pages: 608


From Robert Falcon Scott?s final journal entry to Jon Krakauer?s reckless solo climb of the Devil?s Thumb, Roberts and the editors of Outside have gathered the most enduring adventure literature of the century into one heart-stopping volume. By turns charming and tragic, whimsical and nerve-racking, this extraordinary collection gets to the heart of why adventure stories enthral us. It includes works by Sebastian Junger, Jon Krakauer, Edward Abbey, Tim Cahill, Edward Hoagland, Ernest Shackleton, Freya Stark and Wilfred Thesiger.