Those Who Dared

Richard Nelsson

RRP: £14.99

Publisher: Guardian Books

Publication Date : 01/10/2009

Hardback

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Guardian Bookshop Notes:

A collection of classic adventure travel writing culled from the extensive archives at "The Guardian" and "The Observer" From the desert crossings of the 19th century to Aron Ralston's self-inflicted amputation while rockclimbing in 2003, this is an adrenalin soaked collection perfect for fans of Jo Simpson and Robert McFarlane. As you would expect from a branded title, there will be extensive advertising support from both the "Guardian" and "Observer".

Publisher's description:

Draws together first person accounts, news reports and obituaries that demonstrate the awe-inspiring lengths to which explorers and adventurers have gone to push back the boundaries of human endeavour. This title collects Gordon Laing's doomed journey to Timbuctoo in 1828, and Captain Webb's epic swim across the English Channel in 1875.

ISBN: 9780852651421