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Escape Routes: Further Adventure Writings of David Roberts |
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David Roberts writes lyrically and expressively about his adventures in the mountains. But more than an authoritative voice on what if feels like to scale seemingly impossible routes of rock and ice, he brings a sense of passion and wonder to a sport that--to the uninitiated--can appear cold and ego-driven to the uninitiated. These essays rise above the simple reporting of accomplishment or tragedy that is so common in the genre; they capture the small, oft-missed details as well as the overarching perspective of traveling around the world in search of knowledge and adventure. In addition to the many fine climbing pieces, there are plenty of low-elevation ramblings, including a bike trip through China's infamous Tiananmen Square.
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