Free books to good homes and unblinking eyes

[cbcbd]

I figured I'd pass these forward to folks who have not read them yet (as I'm trying to declutter). They are free books, all outdoor related, and if I don't see you in the near future I'll ship them to you at no charge.

Others may feel free to use this thread to pass on their books (remember, outdoors only - don't want Dave to bring the hammer down )to other folks. I signed and dated these books, just in case people pass them on to others and they become a register of sorts. I might update this thread with more books as I emotionally detach from them and get ready for parting.

Books:

-1973 "Guide to the Appalachian Trail and side trails of the Shenandoah National Park, Seventh Edition" - by the Potomac AT club. A friend found this in a flea market and gave it to me - it has some scribblings from the previous or original owner. Very cool piece of history - this one I did not sign... of course

-"Into Thin Air" - Jon Krakauer - A Personal Account of the Mt Everest Disaster - Paperback - claimed by NewHampshire

-"Touching The Void" - Joe Simpson - True story of Joe's survival after his accident while climbing Siula Grande in the Andes. Paperback - claimed by JessBee

-"Not Without Peril" - Nicholas Howe - 150 Years of Misadventure on the Presidential Range of New Hampshire. Hardcover - claimed by NH_Mtn_Hiker

-"A Fine Kind of Madness" - Laura & Guy Waterman - Mountain Adventures Tall and True. Paperback - claimed by NH_Mtn_Hiker

All right, let's get rolling.
Doug

 

[NH_Mtn_Hiker]

I'd be willing to help you declutter by taking "Not Without Peril" and "A Fine Kind of Madness" off your hands for you.

I personally don't practice declutterfication.

 

[carole]

Nice idea! I’ll add two of mine to the mix (some I just won’t part with )

claimed -"A Fine Kind of Madness" - Laura & Guy Waterman - Mountain Adventures Tall and True. Paperback –

claimed -"Tying Down the Wind” – Eric Pinder – Adventures in the Worst Weather on Earth, Hardcover-

 

[NewHampshire]

Ohhh yeah, I LOVE Books!!!!!!

Believe it or not, I have yet to read Into Thin Air and would like to lay claim if possible.

And Carole, since I don't want to be a book hog ( ) I will take second dibs on A Fine Kind Of Madness if only no one else claims it.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[iceNsnow]

Wow!!

I have a ton of books that fit this classification, but can't see myself unloading them at this time..........well, maybe a feww. It doesn't make sense to hoard them.

I'll be back to this thread after I do some sorting out. But would it be ok if I asked for shipping (the real cost of shipping, not the "shipping/handling" fees that double the cost of the item!!!)

More later,
Inge

 

[Peakbagr]

Inge and others, be sure you specify book or media rate at the post office. BIG discount on shipping. Takes longer to get to destination, but its worth the savings.

 

[UNFROZENCAVEMAN]

....
-"Tying Down the Wind” – Eric Pinder – Adventures in the Worst Weather on Earth, Hardcover-

I'm happy to cover shipping on this one, sounds interesting - I'll PM you.

 

[JohnL]

I have an extra paperback printing of Annapurna by Herzog if anyone is interested.

JohnL

 

[Sheomet]

I have an extra paperback printing of Annapurna by Herzog if anyone is interested.

JohnL

I'm interested in this one

 

[cbcbd]

Hope everyone is enjoying their reads

And after some parting rituals, a couple more to add.

I consider both of these books to be very inspirational. I rarely reread books so I feel like I can let these go and inspire others.

claimed by sapblatt - No Shortcuts to the Top - Ed Viesturs - climbing the 14 8K meter peaks without supplemental oxygen.

claimed by JohnL - Ultramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes - ultra runner Dean talks about his beginnings and where he is now

 

[sapblatt]

I'll take the Viesturs one...

 

[JohnL]

If no one has claimed the Karnazes book, I'll take it. After I read it I'll put it up again for the next reader.

JohnL

 

[sapblatt]

Thank you

Thanks a ton!
The Viestur's book has arrived and I have started to read it!

 

[JohnL]

I have finished Ultramarathon Man by Dean Karnazes. Nice easy read about a running madman. If anyone else wants it, let me know and I'll send it off to you.

JohnL

 

[cbcbd]

All right, another one for the masses:

claimed by JohnL - On the Ridge Between Life And Death - A climbing life reexamined - David Roberts

Its a little dog-eared... sorry

 

[roadtripper]

Anybody want to take The Ascent of Rum Doodle off my hands? I wasn't a huge fan and the binding is starting to fall apart, so I can't sell it on half.com or anything.

UPDATE: Book has been requested.

- Greg