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Tenderini, Mirella; Shandrick, Michael

 
9781594858956: The Duke of the Abruzzi: an Explorer's Life (Legends and Lore)
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ISBN 10: 1594858950 ISBN 13: 9781594858956
Editorial: Mountaineers Books, 1997

Sinopsis

Grandson of the first king of Italy, Luigi Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, or the Duke of the Abruzzi, was one of the most celebrated explorers of the early twentieth century. This biography vividly recounts not only the details of his pioneering expeditions but also the intriguing story of his personal life - including a doomed love affair with an American heiress and his more successful friendship with Vittorio Sella.The Duke's lifelong passion for adventure began in the Italian Alps of his childhood. Having mastered the Zmutt Ridge of the Matterhorn at the age of 21, he vowed to devote himself to mountain exploration. Just three years later, in 1897, he completed the first successful ascent of Alaska's Mount St. Elias. His 1899 attempt to be the first to the North Pole fell short of its goal, but he succeeded in going farther north than any previous expedition. A naval career did not stop him from exploring the Ruwenzori range in Africa. The Duke's most noted achievement was undeniably his pioneering climb on K2 in 1909 on the route that bears his name: the Abruzzi Ridge. In part because of this achievement, Mountaineers Books have re-introduced this classic, originally published in 1997.

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Reseña del editor

Grandson of the first king of Italy, Luigi Amedeo di Savoia-Aosta, or the Duke of the Abruzzi, was one of the most celebrated explorers of the early twentieth century. This biography vividly recounts not only the details of his pioneering expeditions but also the intriguing story of his personal life - including a doomed love affair with an American heiress and his more successful friendship with Vittorio Sella.The Duke's lifelong passion for adventure began in the Italian Alps of his childhood. Having mastered the Zmutt Ridge of the Matterhorn at the age of 21, he vowed to devote himself to mountain exploration. Just three years later, in 1897, he completed the first successful ascent of Alaska's Mount St. Elias. His 1899 attempt to be the first to the North Pole fell short of its goal, but he succeeded in going farther north than any previous expedition. A naval career did not stop him from exploring the Ruwenzori range in Africa. The Duke's most noted achievement was undeniably his pioneering climb on K2 in 1909 on the route that bears his name: the Abruzzi Ridge. In part because of this achievement, Mountaineers Books have re-introduced this classic, originally published in 1997.

Biografía del autor

Mirella Tenderini is a well-known author, mountaineering journalist, and literary agent; she has traveled and climbed extensively throughout Europe and written for many major mountaineering magazines there. She lives in Italy.

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Editorial
Mountaineers Books
Año de publicación
1997
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1594858950
ISBN 13 
9781594858956
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de edición
1
Número de páginas
192
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