Nowhere Near Everest: An Ascent to the Height of the Ridiculous

by Maurice Dolbier

Book Overview

Nowhere Near Everest: An Ascent To The Height Of The Ridiculous is a humorous and entertaining book written by Maurice Dolbier. The book is a collection of hilarious anecdotes and stories that take readers on a journey through the author's adventures and misadventures in mountaineering. The book is divided into several chapters, each one covering a different aspect of Dolbier's mountaineering experiences. From his first attempts at climbing to his more recent expeditions, the author shares his experiences with readers in a witty and engaging way. Throughout the book, Dolbier pokes fun at himself and the absurdity of mountaineering. He shares stories of getting lost on the mountain, dealing with extreme weather conditions, and encountering strange characters along the way. Nowhere Near Everest is a book that will appeal to anyone who enjoys a good laugh and a lighthearted take on the world of mountaineering. Whether you're an experienced climber or someone who's never set foot on a mountain, this book is sure to entertain and delight.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1258084376
• ISBN13: 9781258084370
• Release Date: August 2011
• Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"