Here is an adrenaline-infused collection of some of the finest climbing stories ever assembled. Noted mountaineer and climber Cameron M. Burns brings together tales of mountaineersinvolved in the world’s most important early climbs. These intriguing adventures include climbs in the western U.S. and Canada, Europe, Asia, Africa, and South America. Enjoy selections describing late nineteenth-century North American ascents by Clarence King and John Muir; and the exploration for a route up Mt. Everest in the 1920s and 1930s.Also included are tales of climbs in South America and East Africa by Whymper and Mackinder. Other selections offer the stories of Frederick Cook (who faked the first ascent of Denali), Belmont Browne (who should have had the first ascent of Denali), and Hudson Stuck (who did make the first ascent of Denali), as well as many other legendary climber/authors. Expertly introduced, region by region, significant ascent by significant ascent, Classic Climbing Stories is a compilation of essays detailing the triumphs, mistakes, and plain-old bad judgment of mountaineering’s most recognizable characters. This collection is certain to thrill, delight, and satisfy fellow climbers and armchair travelers alike. Read Less