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When poet Andrew Greig was asked by Scottish mountaineer Mal Duff to join his ascent of the Mustagh Tower in the Karakoram Himalayas, he had a poor head for heights and no climbing experience whatsoever. The result is this unique book.

Summit Fever has been loved by climbers and literary critics alike for its refreshing candour, wit, insight and the haunting beauty of its writing.

Much more than a book about climbing, it celebrates the risk, joy and adventure of being alive.



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A wonderful, gritty expedition book. -- Chris Bonnington

Summit Fever

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    A Paperback / softback by Andrew Greig, Joe Simpson

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      Publisher Canongate Books
      Published 10 November 2005
      ISBN-13 9781841957135
      978-1841957135
      ISBN-10 1841957135
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      Sport Climbing and mountaineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      When poet Andrew Greig was asked by Scottish mountaineer Mal Duff to join his ascent of the Mustagh Tower in the Karakoram Himalayas, he had a poor head for heights and no climbing experience whatsoever. The result is this unique book.

      Summit Fever has been loved by climbers and literary critics alike for its refreshing candour, wit, insight and the haunting beauty of its writing.

      Much more than a book about climbing, it celebrates the risk, joy and adventure of being alive.



      Trade Review
      A wonderful, gritty expedition book. -- Chris Bonnington

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