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Legendary Scottish Climber Biography

Climbing & Mountaineering

High Endeavours : The Life and Legend of Robin Smith

by Jimmy Cruickshank

Robin Smith was one of the most legendary climbers ever to have tackled a mountain.


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About the book

This definitive biography draws on contributions from people who knew this charismatic and complex young man, as well as diary extracts from Smith himself. As Smith was a friend and inspiration to many climbers worldwide, including fellow Scot Dougal Haston, High Endeavours is a fitting and long-overdue tribute to one of Britain's most revered mountaineers, and one of the finest books ever written on the allure of the mountainside.

Book details

Published by Canongate Books

Paperback ISBN: 9781841958316 26 Oct 2006 215 x 130 (mm) 488g