Points Unknown

The Greatest Adventure Writing of the Twentieth Century

David Roberts

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Norton
08 January 2010

True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Geographical discovery & exploration; Travel & holiday; Classic travel writing

Series: Outside Books

From Robert Falcon Scott?s final journal entry to Jon Krakauer?s reckless solo climb of the Devil?s Thumb, Roberts and the editors of Outside have gathered the most enduring adventure literature of the century into one heart-stopping volume. By turns charming and tragic, whimsical and nerve-racking, this extraordinary collection gets to the heart of why adventure stories enthral us. It includes works by Sebastian Junger, Jon Krakauer, Edward Abbey, Tim Cahill, Edward Hoagland, Ernest Shackleton, Freya Stark and Wilfred Thesiger.

Edited by: David Roberts
Imprint: Norton
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 236mm, Width: 157mm, Spine: 28mm
Weight: 598g
ISBN: 9780393323788
ISBN 10: 0393323781
Series: Outside Books
Pages: 608
Publication Date: 08 January 2010
Audience: College/higher education , General/trade , Professional and scholarly , Primary , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

DAVID ROBERTS is the author (with Conrad Anker) of The Lost Explorer: Finding Mallory on Mount Everest, among other books. He lives in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

Reviews for Points Unknown: The Greatest Adventure Writing of the Twentieth Century

"""Points Unknown celebrates crampons, testosterone and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. I was gripped."" Sara Wheeler, The Daily Telegraph - ""This is a great volume, perfect for the armchair adventurer."" The Sunday Times"