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Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Himalayan Journey
Without Ever Reaching the Summit: A Himalayan Journey
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Format: Hardback
Length: 160 pages
Publication date: 05 November 2020
Publisher: Vintage Publishing
An extraordinary journey to one of the most breathtaking destinations on Earth, penned by the acclaimed author of the international bestseller, The Eight Mountains.
To celebrate his 40th birthday, Paolo Cognetti embarked on a long-awaited expedition to Dolpo, a remote Himalayan region where Nepal and Tibet converge. Accompanied by two friends, a notebook, mules, and guides, he carried a well-worn copy of The Snow Leopard, a timeless classic written by the renowned adventurer, Peter Matthiessen, in 1978.
Without Ever Reaching the Summit is a captivating blend of travel journal, secular pilgrimage, literary homage, and sublime mountain writing. In just a few pages, it offers readers a captivating exploration of the author's physical limits, the ancient mountain culture, and the awe-inspiring magnificence of nature. This remarkable book serves as an awe-inspiring love letter to one of the most spectacular places on Earth.
For mountain enthusiasts who are currently confined to their homes, this book provides a much-needed breath of fresh air. The sparse, graceful prose beautifully reflects the barren landscape and the author's profound joy in paring back the distractions of modern life. Financial Times, in its review of the book, aptly described it as "a breath of fresh air for mountain-lovers currently in confinement."
In conclusion, Without Ever Reaching the Summit is a must-read for anyone who has a passion for mountains, adventure, and the wonders of the natural world. Paolo Cognetti's writing takes readers on an unforgettable journey, leaving them in awe of the breathtaking landscapes and the resilience of the human spirit. This book is a testament to the power of literature to transport us to new horizons and inspire us to explore the world with open hearts and minds.
Weight: 278g
Dimension: 141 x 205 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787302273
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