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This anthology of the best adventure writing to emerge from the 20th century includes such adventures as a freezing winter ascent of Mount McKinley; a journey across the vastness of Arabia`s Empty Quarter; experiencing the impossibly thin air at Everest`s summit or the deadly b lack pressure of an underwater cave. The stories recount the courage and persistence of people pushed to the limit. Among the writers included are Edward Abbey, Tim Cahill, Edward Hoagland, Sebastian Junger, Eric Newby, Enrnest Shackleton, Freya Stark and Wilfred Thesiger.
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This anthology of the best adventure writing to emerge from the 20th century

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such adventures as a freezing winter ascent of Mount Mc Kinley; a journey across the vastness of Arabia`s Empty Quarter; experiencing the impossibly thin air at Everest`s summit or the deadly b lack pressure of an underwater cave. The stories recount the courage & persistence of people pushed to the limit. Among the writers included are Edward Abbey, Tim Cahill, Edward Hoagl&, Sebastian Junger, Eric Newby, Enrnest Shackleton, Freya Stark & Wilfred Thesiger.

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Adventure - an undertaking of an exciting challenge or experience.
Winter - The fourth season of a year that comes between Spring and Autumn

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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