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Die Weisse Spinne

1974Ullstein Vlg.

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This book recounts the harrowing first ascent of the Eiger's North Face, a notoriously dangerous climb. It details the challenges, the human drama, and the sheer will required to conquer one of the Alps' most formidable peaks. The narrative explores the limits of human endurance and the allure of extreme mountaineering.

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About the author

Heinrich Harrer was an Austrian mountaineer and geographer best known for his memoir Seven Years in Tibet. His writing focuses on his real-life travels, including his escape from a prisoner-of-war camp and his time spent in Lhasa. He specialized in non-fiction accounts of his expeditions and the cultures he encountered in high-altitude regions.

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Book cover of Die Weisse Spinne