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Robin Smith was one of the most legendary climbers ever to have tackled a mountain. This definitive biography draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic and complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself.

As Smith was a friend and inspiration to many climbers worldwide, including fellow Scot Dougal Haston, High Endeavours is a fitting and long-overdue tribute to one of Britain's most revered mountaineers, and one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside.



Trade Review
A gem of a book. -- Alan Jackman * * Rock Climbing Club's Centenary Journal * *
Cruickshank has produced a fitting memorial for his friend. * * Climber Magazine * *
It succeeds triumphantly in its primary purpose, which is to bring a memorable spirit to life. * * Sunday Telegraph * *
Former school friend and early climbing partner Jimmy Cruickshank succeeds in giving a flavour of the anarchic genius of Smith by means of a selection of reminiscences, unpublished correspondence and extensive quotation from Smith's peers. It represents more of an affectionate tribute to a friend. * * Scotland on Sunday * *

High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin

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      Publisher Canongate Books
      Published 26 October 2006
      ISBN-13 9781841958316
      978-1841958316
      ISBN-10 184195831X
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      Biography: sport Sport Climbing and mountaineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      Robin Smith was one of the most legendary climbers ever to have tackled a mountain. This definitive biography draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic and complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself.

      As Smith was a friend and inspiration to many climbers worldwide, including fellow Scot Dougal Haston, High Endeavours is a fitting and long-overdue tribute to one of Britain's most revered mountaineers, and one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside.



      Trade Review
      A gem of a book. -- Alan Jackman * * Rock Climbing Club's Centenary Journal * *
      Cruickshank has produced a fitting memorial for his friend. * * Climber Magazine * *
      It succeeds triumphantly in its primary purpose, which is to bring a memorable spirit to life. * * Sunday Telegraph * *
      Former school friend and early climbing partner Jimmy Cruickshank succeeds in giving a flavour of the anarchic genius of Smith by means of a selection of reminiscences, unpublished correspondence and extensive quotation from Smith's peers. It represents more of an affectionate tribute to a friend. * * Scotland on Sunday * *

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