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Modern Library Exploration Ser.: Into Thin Air : A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer (1997, Hardcover)

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No one had noticed that the sky had begun to fill with clouds. The following morning he learned that six of his fellow climbers hadn't made it back to their camp and were in a desperate struggle for their lives.

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When Jon Krakauer reached the summit of Mt. Everest in the early afternoon of May 10, 1996, he hadn't slept in fifty-seven hours and was reeling from the brain-altering effects of oxygen depletion. As he turned to begin his long, dangerous descent from 29,028 feet, twenty other climbers were still pushing doggedly toward the top. No one had noticed that the sky had begun to fill with clouds. Six hours later and 3,000 feet lower, in 70-knot winds and blinding snow, Krakauer collapsed in his tent, freezing, hallucinating from exhaustion and hypoxia, but safe. The following morning, he learned that six of his fellow climbers hadn't made it back to their camp and were desperately struggling for their lives. When the storm finally passed, five of them would be dead, and the sixth so horribly frostbitten that his right hand would have to be amputated. Into Thin Air is the definitive account of the deadliest season in the history of Everest by the acclaimed journalist and author of the bestseller Into the Wild . On assignment for Outside Magazine to report on the growing commercialization of the mountain, Krakauer, an accomplished climber, went to the Himalayas as a client of Rob Hall, the most respected high-altitude guide in the world. A rangy, thirty-five-year-old New Zealander, Hall had summited Everest four times between 1990 and 1995 and had led thirty-nine climbers to the top. Ascending the mountain in close proximity to Hall's team was a guided expedition led by Scott Fischer, a forty-year-old American with legendary strength and drive who had climbed the peak without supplemental oxygen in 1994. But neither Hall nor Fischer survived the rogue storm that struck in May 1996. Krakauer examines what it is about Everest that has compelled so many people -- including himself -- to throw caution to the wind, ignore the concerns of loved ones, and willingly subject themselves to such risk, hardship, and expense. Written with emotional clarity and supported by his unimpeachable reporting, Krakauer's eyewitness account of what happened on the roof of the world is a singular achievement. Into the Wild is available on audio, read by actor Campbell Scott.

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Random House Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0679457526
ISBN-13
9780679457527
eBay Product ID (ePID)
173202

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Book Title
Into Thin Air : a Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster
Author
Jon Krakauer
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Topic
Editors, Journalists, Publishers, Special Interest / Adventure, Adventurers & Explorers, Mountaineering, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Book Series
Modern Library Exploration Ser.
Publication Year
1997
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Travel, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
320 Pages

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Item Length
9.5 in
Item Height
1 in
Item Width
6.5 in
Item Weight
21.2 Oz

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Gv199.44.E85k725 199
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"Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time . . . a book of rare eloquence and power that could remain relevant for centuries." --Galen Rowell, The Wall Street Journal From the Hardcover edition., "Into Thin Air ranks among the great adventure books of all time . . . a book of rare eloquence and power that could remain relevant for centuries." --Galen Rowell, The Wall Street Journal
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
96-030031

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4 out of 5 stars
by jshc00109 Nov, 2006
Into Thin Air
First and foremost my heart goes out to all of the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives in their assault on Everest. This book is well written, and had much to say regarding the hazards and effects of high altitude mountaineering. Although I was familiar with the majority of events through other media and while this book is several years old, I remained captured by its visions, consumed through the minutia, and utterly powerless to put this read down. Captured like snapshots are the final hours of many who perished, questions that may never be answered, those who were spared death’s grip and their post trauma suffering. It also depicts the heroic rescue efforts of the other expeditions, their sacrifices, and applauding deeds; my hat goes off to these men and women. This book conversely provides simple bare open collaborated truths, which shed clear light on those spineless, self-centered, egotistical persons concerned only for themselves who did nothing at all, or were too late in discovering their own faltering human qualities. You know who you are. Limited photography is questioning. I would recommend this book to any outdoor enthusiast, especially those contemplating venturing above 5,000 metersRead full review
5 out of 5 stars
by jZwjLl2wQAm@Del...02 Oct, 2018
Excellent read highly recommended...
Excellent read of a true event on Mount Everest. I saw the film and wanted to read about it because there is usually more detail in books than in films. But the film was very close to the true account, sad and harrowing at times Very well written, many characters to keep up with, all of them interesting. I really enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. Will try to find more books by this author.
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5 out of 5 stars
by maudsquad127 Jun, 2019
Favorite Book
I read this book for the first time in 8th grade. It was the first book I read where I finally understood what people mean when they say, "I couldn't put it down." Really good read.
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5 out of 5 stars
by hyflyt16 Dec, 2009
"Into Thin Air", non-fiction at its best.
Although I am not a climber myself, I have been fascinated by those who aspire to climb the highest points on earth. Watching the television accounts of Hillary and Tenzing at the first successful assault on Mt. Everest in 1953 had me hooked as a then 6-year-old. Jon Krakauer is a unique combination of journalist and mountain climber. I had read a condensed version of this book several years ago, but wanted to have a copy of my own. Jon was sent by OUTSIDE magazine to participate in, and write about, a guided ascent of Mt. Everest in the Spring of 1996. He was part of a team led by Rob Hall, a well-known guide. His account of what happened on that disasterous assault is particularly vivid and accurate, as he was a part of it, and not just someone who researched it. There were actually several groups from various countries attempting a summit bid at the same time. Jon brings us glimpses of the colorful personalities, the motivations of individuals, and examples of tremendous courage as well as inexplicable acts of callousness. We are drawn into the extremes of climate, thin air, fatigue and the technical complexities of such an undertaking. We can see how different people react to meeting their own 'worst nightmares'. This is a look at an 'extreme' sport, at the extreme end of the scale. The culture of the Sherpas is put into perspective, as is the 'business' and bureaucratic side of mountain climbing. We are given a look at more of the 'iceberg' of climbing, not just 'tip' as is generally reported. Although factually conveyed, Jon Krakauer tries to be as compassionate as possible, even as a number of individuals were against his writing this book in the first place. If you relish a frankly related chronical of a famous REAL event, this book is for you. I had serious trouble putting it down once I started reading. Reading next to a warm fire would be advisable. Enjoy.Read full review
5 out of 5 stars
by 14walnutlane07 Oct, 2008
Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
If you are going to read any book about the Mt. Everest tragedy of 1996 which claimed a dozen lives, including guides Rob Hall and Scott Fisher, this is the one to read. Having read a number of books from various people who made the trek that year, this is the absolute best. It is the most factual, the easiest read, filled with helpful maps and footnotes, and a real page turner. Surprisingly, this is not a book of any genre I would ever be inclined to read, and it landed in my lap by accident. WHAT A FIND! If you saw the IMAX documentary, you owe it to yourself to read this book, which gives you a more intimate behind the scenes play by play of what went wrong. This is a book I will long remember and plan to read again. Having read the books of others, they truly pale in comparison, not only in the author's ability to convey a well written story, but in the factual details. While there were many treks that May from a number of guides, Jon Krakauer was on Rob Hall's expedition. Some of the authors were not part of Rob's team and could only write second hand information, a poor substitute in my opinion. A treasured work of documented history, this is one book which will forever stand the test of time.Read full review

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