He spent some 25 years in Nepal and Tibet exploring far-flung unmapped areas. He found himself on a farm in Africa, where he began his high altitude exploits. The story of Eric Shipton starts with his unconventional boyhood. The biographer freely mentioned flaws in Shipton's personality and lifestyle while reminding us why he, and we, should see that Shipton is a giant among men and explorers. The biographer recounted facts as he knew or discovered them, and for the most part suppressed his admiration. Generally, this was a book that I liked beacause if filled in a huge gap in my appreciation of the mountaineering community.
Rather, I try to give my overall impressions of the characteristics of a book, supported by examples. It's not cool to overly influence a future reader. I don't like to recount the bones of a book when I review, believing that I'd rather point generally to a books strengths and weaknesses.
When I chanced by this book, I had to get it. The fellow was the elder companion, and dare I say muse, of the younger Edmund Hillary, one of my heroes. Rather, I try to give my overall impressions of the characteri I have been fascinated by the Everest story, but didn't know more than the name of Eric Shipton.
I have been fascinated by the Everest story, but didn't know more than the name of Eric Shipton.
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