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OverviewFirst time in Penguin Modern Classics for this compilation of epic memoirs from mountaineer Walter Bonatti The Mountains of My Life collects Walter Bonatti's classic writings detailing his exploits on numerous expeditions to different mountains of the world, as well as the real story behind the controversy over the events on K2 that changed his life. Bonatti is one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, and these awe-inspiring writings capture the adventure, audacity and magnitude of his craft. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Walter Bonatti , Robert MarshallPublisher: Penguin Books Ltd Imprint: Penguin Classics Volume: Dimensions: Width: 12.90cm , Height: 2.00cm , Length: 19.80cm Weight: 0.330kg ISBN: 9780141192918ISBN 10: 0141192917 Pages: 480 Publication Date: 27 May 2010 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Language: English Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationWalter Bonatti was born in Bergamo on June 22, 1930. As a young man he dedicated himself to extreme alpinism, and from the age of 19 to 35, he became an expert climber. In 1954 he played a vital role in the success of the Italian expedition that achieved the first ascent of K2. After 1965 Bonatti gave up mountaineering, turning to photojournalism for the Italian magazine Epoca, and travelling to remote places. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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