A wonderful short essay introducing you to five fabulous books. I am familiar with four (Shipton, Whymper, Tilman, and Herzog), and I am totally unfamiliar with Freshfield's "Around Kanchenjunga" ... However if I can get aided copy maybe I will take it to the Alps holiday. I strongly encourage a look at Mark Horrell's blog.
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