Quest for Adventure

Back after too long a wait, this is Bonington` s classic celebration of
remarkable exploration & adventure from 1950- 2000. You will find here the
crossing of Antarctica, Lynn Hill freeing the Nose of El Capitan & much more
to inspire you. This book isn`t just a lively narrative of 17 great
adventures; its also an expert overview of the history, lore, and techniques
of aeronautics, ocean sailing, mountaineering, and polar trekking, to name
just four, as well as a wonderful portrait gallery of scores of colorful
figures, familiar names, and unsung heroes alike. Finally, it`s a fascinating
analysis of the wide variety of styles and personalities drawn to adventuring,
observed with the keen eye of an experienced insider.