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A Slender Thread

Escaping Disaster in the Himalayas

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Stephen Venables

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Pages: 272 pages
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The gripping narrative follows an accomplished climber's harrowing survival after a near-fatal fall from one of the world's highest peaks. The story highlights resilience and determination against overwhelming odds. Additionally, the author will appear in an upcoming IMAX film that dramatizes Shackleton's heroic ascent on South Georgia Island, adding a layer of adventure and historical context. The book includes 16 photographs that enhance the storytelling experience.

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Title: A Slender Thread
Subtitle: Escaping Disaster in the Himalayas
Language: English
Authors: Stephen Venables
Publisher: Da Capo Press
Released: 2001
Format: Paperback
Pages: 272
ISBN13: 9781560252986
Tags: Non-Fiction, Maps and Travel, Biographies and Thoughts, Travel & Sightseeing, Adventure, Autobiography and Memoirs, Mountaineering
Rating: 4 out of 5
Description: The gripping narrative follows an accomplished climber's harrowing survival after a near-fatal fall from one of the world's highest peaks. The story highlights resilience and determination against overwhelming odds. Additionally, the author will appear in an upcoming IMAX film that dramatizes Shackleton's heroic ascent on South Georgia Island, adding a layer of adventure and historical context. The book includes 16 photographs that enhance the storytelling experience.