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White Spider: The Classic Account of the Ascent of the Eiger (ISBN 9780874779400) captures a defining moment in mountaineering history, weaving a narrative of danger, discipline, and daring on one of the Alps’ most infamous faces. This edition presents Heinrich Harrer’s gripping chronicle, chronicling the perilous ascent and the thresholds of fear and perseverance that accompany rock, ice, and exposure.

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Harrer details the meticulous planning, relentless practice, and almost mythic grit required to conquer the Eiger’s prodigious north face, dwelling as much on the psychological toll as on the physical feat. The book blends technical description with vivid, humane storytelling as climbers confront avalanches, severe cold, and nerve-wracking hazards. It is a suspenseful expedition of ascent and survival, where camaraderie and rivalry mingle beneath the shadow of the mountain.

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Heinrich Harrer (1912–2006) was an Austrian mountaineer, explorer, and author whose experiences on Himalayan and Alpine routes shaped modern adventure writing. A member of the prewar and postwar climbing community, Harrer’s lyrical, unflinching prose renders peril palpable while reflecting on the broader costs and rewards of grand ascents. His work combines first-hand ascent narrative with introspective reflection, establishing him as a pivotal voice in mountaineering literature.

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A masterful account of courage under extreme pressure, White Spider distills the essence of alpine ascent into a timeless meditation on risk, skill, and the human will to prevail.

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About the work

White Spider: The Classic Account of the Ascent of the Eiger (ISBN 9780874779400) captures a defining moment in mountaineering history, weaving a narrative of danger, discipline, and daring on one of the Alps’ most infamous faces. This edition presents Heinrich Harrer’s gripping chronicle, chronicling the perilous ascent and the thresholds of fear and perseverance that accompany rock, ice, and exposure.

Summary

Harrer details the meticulous planning, relentless practice, and almost mythic grit required to conquer the Eiger’s prodigious north face, dwelling as much on the psychological toll as on the physical feat. The book blends technical description with vivid, humane storytelling as climbers confront avalanches, severe cold, and nerve-wracking hazards. It is a suspenseful expedition of ascent and survival, where camaraderie and rivalry mingle beneath the shadow of the mountain.

About the author

Heinrich Harrer (1912–2006) was an Austrian mountaineer, explorer, and author whose experiences on Himalayan and Alpine routes shaped modern adventure writing. A member of the prewar and postwar climbing community, Harrer’s lyrical, unflinching prose renders peril palpable while reflecting on the broader costs and rewards of grand ascents. His work combines first-hand ascent narrative with introspective reflection, establishing him as a pivotal voice in mountaineering literature.

In brief

A masterful account of courage under extreme pressure, White Spider distills the essence of alpine ascent into a timeless meditation on risk, skill, and the human will to prevail.

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EAN (ISBN-13): 9780874779400
ISBN (ISBN-10): 0874779405
Hardcover
Paperback
Publishing year: 1998
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group Core >1
364 Pages
Weight: 0,340 kg
Language: eng/Englisch

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Book found last time on 2026-05-14T18:06:59-04:00 (New York)
ISBN/EAN: 0874779405

ISBN - alternate spelling:
0-87477-940-5, 978-0-87477-940-0
Alternate spelling and related search-keywords:
Book author: heinrich harrer harrer, heinrich ewald, hugh merrick, jon krakauer
Book title: the ascent, white spider, der eiger, ascent wonder, heinrich, classic

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