Leni Riefenstahl, who died in 2003, will always be remembered for her film of the 1936 Olympic Games in Berlin. After the war, Riefenstahl was shunned by the film industry both in Europe and America, despite a 1952 court ruling proclaiming her not guilty of supporting the Nazis in a punishable way. Winner of the Boardman Tasker Award, this is a fine and balanced study of a still-controversial figure.
Go higher and higher with the world’s leading mountaineers as they describe 50 of the most spectacular peaks from around the their routes, their challenges, and their climbing history, plus compelling climbing experiences that are sure to inspire. Contributions come from Iain Allan on Mount Kenya; George Band on Kengchenjunga; Al Read on Grand Teton; Steve Roper on El Capitan; Anderl Heckmair on the first ascent of the north wall of the Eiger; and George Mallory II, who retraces his grandfather’s history-making journey on Everest. Breathtaking photographs, maps, and charts fill the volume, and there’s practical information how to get to each fabled mountain, on what gear to take and when to climb, what facilities are available, and what safety provisions must be taken.
A dashing, determined adventurer, Mallory tried to climb Mount Everest three times, dying on his final attempt. His daring exploits—and the mystery of whether he reached the summit before he died—will hold young readers’ interest from cover to cover.
The narrative explores the legendary ascent of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine on Everest in 1924, culminating in their mysterious disappearance. With the discovery of Mallory's body in 1999, climbers and historians have speculated about whether they reached the summit. David Breashears and Audrey Salked delve into this mystery, providing new evidence while chronicling Mallory's earlier Himalayan expeditions. The book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era when adventurers braved the heights in tweed trousers, making it a compelling blend of history and mountaineering adventure.
Druhý svazek dvoudílné publikace přibližuje horolezecké expedice v oblastech Jižní polokoule a Asie. Stejně jako předchozí díl je kniha doplněna řadou barevných fotografií a stručnými životopisy autorů
