London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1981. Hardcover. near fine. 1st printing. 448 pp. Quarto, signed by the author on the title page. Illustrated with black and white and coloured photos, drawings and maps. Original blue cloth with silver lettering on spine in dust jacket. Small chips to edges of dust jacket. Near fine condition Chris Bonington looks at the adventurous expedition impulses, which have driven men and women to accomplish remarkable feats in all the earth's elements. A magnificent celebration of the adventurous spirit. 1981

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Bookseller: Aquila Books (CA)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 111260
Title: Quest for Adventure.
Author: Bonington, Chris
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - near fine
Quantity Available: 3
ISBN 10: 0340255994
ISBN 13: 9780340255995
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1981
Keywords: Mountain Climbing|Mountaineering
Bookseller catalogs: Mountaineering;

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Quest for Adventure.

Quest for Adventure.