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Dougal Haston: The Philosophy Of Risk
Jeff Connor
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Description for Dougal Haston: The Philosophy Of Risk
Paperback. The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide. Num Pages: 256 pages, 16pp b&w plates. BIC Classification: BGS; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 142 x 217 x 15. Weight in Grams: 252.
The untimely death of Dougal Haston in 1977 robbed climbing of one of its most charismatic, controversial and enigmatic figures. A man of extremes, who managed to combine a rock star's lifestyle with a career at the cutting edge of world mountaineering, Haston remains a cult figure whose deeds have inspired generations of climbers world-wide.
Connor traces the career of a great climber from his native Scottish hills to his startling feats on Everest and the world's other great mountains.This definitive biography, which draws on never before seen diaries, explores the agonised development of Haston the man.
Product Details
Publisher
Canongate Books United Kingdom
Number of pages
248
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2002
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781841953403
SKU
V9781841953403
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99-39
About Jeff Connor
Jeff Connor was born in Manchester and was educated at Bury Grammar School where his studies lost out to sport at the age of 15. A retired ruby player at both codes of union and league he is also a former champion professional hill runner, a keen skier and a five-days-a-week gym addict. He is divorced, lives in Edinburgh and ... Read more
Reviews for Dougal Haston: The Philosophy Of Risk
It's a fascinating book about a fascinating man, and is certainly the book on Haston. If you have even a passing interest in Haston or the British climbing/mountaineering scene from the 50's to the 70's, of which Haston was undoubtedly one of the biggest characters, this book is worth every penny
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