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Explore the essence of adventure with the captivating anthology 'Outside 25', where exhilarating true stories redefine the boundaries of travel and exploration. This collection features renowned writers like Sebastian Junger and Jon Krakauer, delivering narratives that guide you through the wilds of human experience and the breathtaking beauty of nature. With 624 pages of gripping storytelling, revel in tales from the world's most daring expeditions, ranging from the gripping mystery of a lost hiker to the witty observations of the most skilled mushroom hunter. Encounter heart-pounding adventures, from whaling to wrestling with big wolves in Romania, all curated by the expert editors of Outside. Perfect for outdoor enthusiasts and literary adventurers alike, 'Outside 25' is a must-have for anyone yearning for inspiration from the great outdoors. With their unique perspectives, these writers capture both the hilarity and the sobering truths of adventure, urging you to kindle your own journey into the wild. Enjoy these tales of resilience and discovery, crafted for those who crave the thrill and wonder of exploration. Get your copy today! Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393325034
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 624
Description:
Sebastian Junger goes whaling; Jon Krakauer solves the fatal mystery of a lost hiker; David Quammen tracks big, bad wolves in Romania; Ian Frazier profiles the world's wiliest mushroom hunter; Susan Orlean goes native with Maui's surfer girls; Bill McKibben crosses the disappearing finish line; Peter Maass endures free-fire zones in Sudan and Somalia; Mark Jenkins explores the soul of mountaineering; Hampton Sides runs wild with skiing's fastest man; Bill Vaughn skates home backwards; Hodding Carter Jr. adopts a wild manatee; David Rakoff survives survival school; and more.
The editors of Outside bring together 36 stories that comprise some of the finest nonfiction gathered anywhere, works that take us to remote corners of the world and into distant realms of the imagination. By turns comical and sobering, whimsical and nerve-racking, the stories in this collection embody Outside's ability to hone the cutting edge, publishing the innovative, exhilarating, zany, wise voices of sport, travel, and adventure.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780393325034
Year: 2010
Publisher: W W Norton & Company
Pages: 624
Description:
Sebastian Junger goes whaling; Jon Krakauer solves the fatal mystery of a lost hiker; David Quammen tracks big, bad wolves in Romania; Ian Frazier profiles the world's wiliest mushroom hunter; Susan Orlean goes native with Maui's surfer girls; Bill McKibben crosses the disappearing finish line; Peter Maass endures free-fire zones in Sudan and Somalia; Mark Jenkins explores the soul of mountaineering; Hampton Sides runs wild with skiing's fastest man; Bill Vaughn skates home backwards; Hodding Carter Jr. adopts a wild manatee; David Rakoff survives survival school; and more.
The editors of Outside bring together 36 stories that comprise some of the finest nonfiction gathered anywhere, works that take us to remote corners of the world and into distant realms of the imagination. By turns comical and sobering, whimsical and nerve-racking, the stories in this collection embody Outside's ability to hone the cutting edge, publishing the innovative, exhilarating, zany, wise voices of sport, travel, and adventure.