The Crystal Horizon

By (author): "Reinhold Messner"
Genres:Adventure books  Nonfiction books  Travel books  Biography books  Climbing books  Mountaineering books  
Publish Date: January 1st 1989
The Crystal Horizon
ISBN1861261764
ISBN139781861261762
AsinThe Crystal Horizon
Original titleThe Crystal Horizon: Everest-The First Solo Ascent
On 20 August 1980 Reinhold Messner reached the summit of Everest - alone and without the use of oxygen. This is an account of his extraordinary achievement. Messner describes his journey through Tibet and identifies with mountaineers who went before him, such as Mallory, Irvine and Wilson.