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The Tower by Kelly Cordes

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The Tower

Author
Kelly Cordes
Narrator
Bernardo de Paula
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Publish Date
30 May 2023
Run Time
9 hours 9 minutes
Format
Audiobook
Genre
The Earth: natural history: general interest, Mountains, History of sport, History of the Americas, Climbing and mountaineering, Biography: adventurers and explorers
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Patagonia's Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies, and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.

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Author
Kelly Cordes
Narrator
Bernardo de Paula
Duration
9 hours 9 minutes
Release Date
30 May 2023
ISBN
9798765065686
Format
Audiobook
Publisher
Tantor Media, Inc
Genre
The Earth: natural history: general interest, Mountains, History of sport, History of the Americas, Climbing and mountaineering, Biography: adventurers and explorers

Synopsis

Patagonia's Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies, and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.

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