Jim Perrin
A fascinating, thought-provoking biography of a climbing legend.,Don Whillans has been an icon for generations of climbers. His first ascent of Annapurnaâ€™s South Face with Dougal Haston in 1970, remains one of the most impressive climbs ever made â€“ a standard to which all contemporary Himalayan climbers aspire. But Perrin examines the tough reality behind Whillansâ€™ formidable achievements â€“ the character of the man himself. Despite his skill and daring, Whillans was a savage-tongued, hell-raising scrapper â€“ turned down for a Queenâ€™s Birthday honour, because of a violent fracas with the police. Coming out of a world miles away from the environment of the upper class climbers who dominated the sport, Whillansâ€™ forceful, uncompromising personality gave him superstar status â€“ the flawed heroism of a Best, a McEnroe, or an Ali.,From the Hardcover edition.
Sports,Mountaineering,Biography,Mountaineering,Climbing,Adventure
The Villain: The Life of Don Whillans