Discover the captivating journeys of H.W. Tilman in 'Snow on the Equator,' a remarkable adventure book that chronicles the spirit of exploration and the thrill of mountaineering. This paperback edition, measuring 159 x 218 mm and packed with 215 pages, invites readers into the life of one of the greatest adventurers of the 20th century. Published by Lodestar Books in 2015, Tilman's witty narrative transports you to the heart of Africa as he transitions from an East African coffee planter to a renowned mountaineer. Experience the excitement of his 3,000-mile bicycle ride and his pioneering ascents in the Himalayas. The perfect blend of humor and observation, Tilman's account is not just about conquering peaks; it's about the joy of discovery and the people met along the way. Ideal for travel enthusiasts and mountaineering aficionados, this book captures the essence of adventure in a style that is uniquely Tilman. Give the gift of exploration and humor with 'Snow on the Equator' - a timeless classic for every adventurer's library. Plus, enjoy our combined shipping options for a more economical purchase. Rest assured, this product ships from our Auckland location in NZ, meaning you won’t face unexpected import charges, customs duties, or taxes.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 159 x 218 mm
Pages: 215
Bind: paperback
Author: H. W. Tilman Publisher: Lodestar Books
Publication Date: 01-09-2015

To those who went to the War straight from school and survived it, the problem of what to do afterwards was peculiarly difficult.' For H.W. 'Bill' Tilman, the solution lay in Africa: in gold prospecting, mountaineering and a 3,000-mile bicycle ride across the continent. Tilman was one of the greatest adventurers of his time, a pioneering climber and sailor who held exploration above all else. He made first ascents throughout the Himalaya, attempted Mount Everest, and sailed into the Arctic Circle. For Tilman, the goal was always to explore, to see new places, to discover rather than conquer. First published in 1937, Snow on the Equator chronicles Tilman's early adventures; his transition from East African coffee planter to famed mountaineer. After World War I, Tilman left for Africa, where he grew coffee, prospected for gold and met Eric Shipton, the two beginning their famed mountaineering partnership, traversing Mount Kenya and climbing Kilimanjaro and Ruwenzori. Tilman eventually left Africa in typically adventurous style via a 3,000-mile solo bicycle ride across the continent - all recounted here in splendidly funny style. Tilman is one of the greatest of all travel writers. His books are well-informed and keenly observed, concerned with places and people as much as summits and achievements. They are full of humour and anecdotes and are frequently hilarious. He is part of the great British tradition of comic writing and there is nobody else quite like him.

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