Author: Jon Krakauer
Born: 12 Apr 1954
Bio: Jon Krakauer (April 12,1954) is an American writer, journalist, and mountaineer, well-known for outdoor and mountain-climbing writing. In 2003, he ventured into the field of investigative journalism.

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