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Adventure beyond the clouds
how we climbed China's highest mountain--and survived!
By Murphy, Joseph
Publishers Summary:
- ISBN
- 978-0-87518-330-5
- Publisher
- Minneapolis, Minn. : Dillon Press, c1986.
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School Library Journal
Reviewed on September 1, 1986
Gr 7-12 Murphy describes the ascent of 24,900-foot Gongga Shan in China by a seven-member American climbing expedition of which he was the head. The book begins with his solo ascent of "Avalanche Alley," the most dangerous part of the climb. Then in clear prose he backtracks to details of preparations for food, clothing, equipment, and travel across China and follows with descriptions of each phase of the climb, stressing the i...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
