| Danger: True Stories of Trouble and Survival Contributor(s): O'Reilly, Sean (Editor), O'Reilly, James (Editor), Habegger, Larry (Editor) |
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ISBN: 1885211325 ISBN-13: 9781885211323 Publisher: Travelers' Tales OUR PRICE: $16.16 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 2000 Annotation: "Most travelers encounter danger somewhere along their paths whether they like it or not. For some it is exciting, for others just plain terrifying. Here are 28 awe-inspiring stories of trouble and survival guaranteed to give you the thrill without the suffering. From mountain ice to jungle rot, bombed-out villages to urban ghettos, wild animals to depraved humans, these writers struggle with life, death, and their very sanity."--BOOK JACKET. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Travel | Special Interest - Adventure - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 904 |
| LCCN: 99018518 |
| Series: Travelers' Tales Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.85" H x 5.2" W x 8.02" (0.91 lbs) 336 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Here are 28 awe-inspiring stories of danger and survival, guaranteed to get your heart pumping. Whether trapped in an underwater cave, escaping an avalanche, fending off a thug, or surviving a storm at sea, each author faces moments of raw terror and finds deep reserves of courage. From mountain ice to jungle rot, from bombed-out villages and urban ghettos to wild animals and depraved humans, our authors struggle with life, death, and their very sanity on their travels. Notable authors include Sebastian Junger, Eric Hansen, Peter Maass, Bill Buford, Janine Jones, and William T. Vollmann. |