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Lost in the Himalayas: James Scott's 43-day Ordeal

James Scott

Account of James Scott's ordeal in the Himalayas, where he was lost for 43 days during the northern winter of 1991-92, and his sister Joanne's efforts to rescue him. Remarkably, Scott survived the ravages of cold, hunger, isolation and fear. The chronological format alternates the viewpoints of Scott and Robertson as the tragedy and unexpected happy ending unfold. Introduction by Tim Macartney-Snape.

GenresScott, JamesMountaineersAustraliaBiographyMountaineeringSearch and rescue operations

197 pages

English edition · First published 1993 by Lothian · ISBN 9780850916102

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