
First Descents
In Search of Wild Rivers
Menasha Ridge Press Inc.
2nd Edition
Published on 29. December 2009
Book
Paperback/Softback
208 pages
978-0-89732-687-2 (ISBN)
Description
Dropping into the unknown on a rubber raft, hurled against rocks and cliff walls, only to round a blind bend, go vertical on a 10-foot standing wave, and flip over backwards into a deafening vat of near-freezing whitewater. Such is life for the brave souls who commit themselves to exploring the world's untried rivers. First Descents collects the most enthralling tales from the world's most respected river explorers. Vivid portrayals in the adventurers' own words and original photographs tell of solitary efforts and major expeditions on rivers both famous and unknown, including the Yangtze River in China, the Colorado River in Arizona, Ethiopa's Baro River, and the Braldu River in Pakistan. With stories from Royal Robbins, Tao Berman, Yvonne Chouinard, and others, this newly revised and expanded edition of the 1989 classic captures the excitement, fear, and elation of over four decades of river exploration.
More details
Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United States
Edition type
Revised edition
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
Color and B&W photos throughout
Dimensions
Height: 254 mm
Width: 203 mm
Weight
585 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-89732-687-2 (9780897326872)
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