Himalayan Dreaming
Will Steffen
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Himalayan Dreaming
by Will Steffen
Published
2010
Publisher
ANU Press
Pages
593
ISBN-10
459263
Description
How did climbers from the world?s flattest, hottest continent become world-class Himalayan mountaineers, the equal of any elite mountaineer from countries with long climbing traditions and home ranges that make Australia?s highest summit look like a suburban hill? This book tells the story of Australian mountaineering in the great ranges of Asia, from the exploits of a brash, young colonial with an early British Himalayan expedition in the 1920s to the coming of age of Australian climbers in the 1980s. The story goes beyond the two remarkable Australian ascents of Mt Everest in 1984 and 1988 to explore the exploits of Australian climbers in the far-flung corners of the high Himalaya. Above all, the book presents a glimpse into the lives ? the successes, failures, tragedies, motivations, fears, conflicts, humor, and compassion ? themselves to the ultimate limits of survival in the most spectacular and demanding mountain arena of all.
Subjects
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Himalayan Dreaming?
This edition of Himalayan Dreaming has approximately 593 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Himalayan Dreaming?
For most readers, Himalayan Dreaming typically takes between 12h 21m and 8h 14m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 148,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 53m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 148,250 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Himalayan Dreaming?
The estimated word count for Himalayan Dreaming is approximately 148,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Himalayan Dreaming?
Himalayan Dreaming was written by Will Steffen.
When was Himalayan Dreaming published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.