Adventure at high risk
Subtitle: stories from around the globe
By: edited by Cameron M. Burns and Kerry L. Burns
Publisher: Lyons Press, an imprint of Globe Pequot Press
Published: 2014
Place of publication: Guilford, Connecticut
Language: eng
Number of pages: 205
ISBN-13: 9780762786008
Subjects: Outdoor recreation; Adventure and adventurers; Extreme sports; SPORTS & RECREATION / Outdoor Skills; SPORTS & RECREATION / General; TRAVEL / United States / General
Description: "A collection of some of the world's greatest adventures Anyone with a thirst for adventure and a courageous spirit will be captivated by the tales of endurance, determination, strength of mind, and perseverance recounted in this outstanding compilation. The stories in this book, be they fact or fiction, represent some of the most gripping and illuminating writing ever penned on the subject of adventure from across the globe. From straightforward narratives to spiritual reveries, adventure prompts men and women to pour forth essays, articles, and books that are unlike any other field of literature. Editors Kerry L. Burns and Cameron M. Burns showcase the amazingly vast spectrum that adventure literature offers. With contributions by: Matt Gerdes Linus Lawrence Platt Robyn Davidson Jon Turk Cameron M. Burns Doug Peacock Peter McBride Stephen Venables Roger W. Brucker Richard A. Watson Chris Davenport Jonathan Waterman John Ackerman Dean Cummings Christina Dodwell Edmund Stump"--

"A collection of some of the world's greatest adventures"--