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Publicado por Mountaineers Books, 1999
ISBN 10: 0898865409ISBN 13: 9780898865400
Librería: Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller, New Castle, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Libro Original o primera edición Ejemplar firmado
Hardcover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First edition. Inscribed "To Kristine - Congratulations On All Those 14,000 ers Jim Whittaker". There have been many firsts in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest (on May 1, 1963, as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu). As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace. Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero -- someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives. Signed by Author.
Publicado por Mountaineers Books, 1999
ISBN 10: 0898865409ISBN 13: 9780898865400
Librería: Michael Patrick McCarty, Bookseller, New Castle, CO, Estados Unidos de America
Libro Original o primera edición Ejemplar firmado
Hardcover. Condición: Like New. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. First edition. Inscribed "To Barbara, Good Climbing! Diane Roberts", and "To Barbara An Old Friend Jim Whittaker". There have been many firsts in Jim Whittaker's life. He was the first North American to summit Mount Everest (on May 1, 1963, as a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition led by Norman Dyhrenfurth, alongside the Sherpa Nawang Gombu). As the first manager and employee, and ultimately the CEO, of fledgling Recreational Equipment, Inc. (REI), he guided the company through years of record-setting growth. He guided Bobby Kennedy up the newly named Mount Kennedy, helping him to become the first person to summit the Canadian peak. He lead the first and only International Peace Climb, which put climbers from the U.S., Russia, and China on the summit of Everest in the name of world peace. Contrary to what many people might think, Jim Whittaker's career neither began nor culminated with that famous first ascent of Everest. His achievement on Everest and his many successes before and after are, rather, the natural outcome of a life driven by a passion for outdoor adventure combined with strong leadership qualities and a commitment to making a difference. In A Life on the Edge, readers will discover a true hero -- someone who inspires others to seek challenges in their own lives. Diane Roberts is Jim Whittaker's wife, and also a mountaineer. Copies signed by both husband and wife rarely offered. Signed by Author.