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My Old Man and the Mountain: A Memoir by Whittaker, Leif

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Condition
Acceptable
A book with obvious wear. May have some damage to the cover but integrity still intact. The binding may be slightly damaged but integrity is still intact. Possible writing in margins, possible underlining and highlighting of text, but no missing pages or anything that would compromise the legibility or understanding of the text. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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Binding
Paperback
Weight
0 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9781680510690
Book Title
My Old Man and the Mountain : a Memoir
Item Length
8.9 in
Publisher
Mountaineers Books, T.H.E.
Publication Year
2016
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Item Height
0.8 in
Author
Leif Whittaker
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Sports & Recreation
Topic
Adventurers & Explorers, Mountaineering, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Item Width
5.9 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz
Number of Pages
288 Pages

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First time in paperback Fresh perspective on a famous father--and a legacy forged on Mount Everest In 1963, the world followed the first American Mount Everest Expedition, and watched as "Big Jim" Whittaker became the first American to stand on top of the world. He returned home a hero. My Old Man and the Mountain is Leif Whittaker's engaging and humorous story of what it was like to "grow up Whittaker"--the youngest son of Jim Whittaker and Dianne Roberts, in an extended family of accomplished climbers. He shares glimpses of his upbringing and how the pressure to climb started early on. Readers learn of his first adventures with family in the Olympic Mountains and on Mount Rainier; his close yet at times competitive relationship with his brother Joss; his battle with a serious back injury; and his efforts to stand apart from his father's legacy. With wry honesty he depicts being a recent college grad, still living in his parents' home and trying to find a purpose in life--digging ditches, building houses, selling t-shirts to tourists--until a chance encounter leads to the opportunity to climb Everest, just like his father did. Leif heads to Nepal with all the excitement, irony, boredom, and trepidation that are part of high-altitude climbing. Well-known guides Dave Hahn and Melissa Arnot figure prominently in his story, as does "Big Jim." But Leif's story is not his father's story. It's a unique coming of age tale on the steep slopes of Everest and a climbing adventure that lights the imagination and fills an emotional human endeavor with universal meaning. Read about My Old Man and the Mountain at Peninsula Daily Newshere

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Mountaineers Books, T.H.E.
ISBN-10
168051069x
ISBN-13
9781680510690
eBay Product ID (ePID)
8038519697

Product Key Features

Book Title
My Old Man and the Mountain : a Memoir
Author
Leif Whittaker
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Adventurers & Explorers, Mountaineering, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Publication Year
2016
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Biography & Autobiography, Nature, Sports & Recreation
Number of Pages
288 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
8.9 in
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Width
5.9 in
Item Weight
15.9 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Gv199.92.W464a3 2016
Reviews
"Here's an entertaining coming-of-age yarn from a likable, talented diarist." --Brian J. Cantwell, The Seattle Times
Copyright Date
2016
Lccn
2016-036011
Dewey Decimal
796.522092 B
Dewey Edition
23

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