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Heart of the AmazonHeart of the Amazon by Yossi Ghinsberg
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Originally titled "Back from Tuichi." Questionable decisions but intersting nonetheless.
Himalayan Odyssey (Laurel Expedition)Himalayan Odyssey (Laurel Expedition) by Parker Antin
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Can be viewed as a cautionary tale about being prepared. Unfortunately out of print.
One RiverOne River by Wade Davis
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Wade Davis is a great writer and willing to test all the limits of body and mind.
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest DisasterInto Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mt. Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
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An obvious choice.
Eiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and MountainsEiger Dreams: Ventures Among Men and Mountains by Jon Krakauer
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Krakauer has been climbing mountains and writing about it all his life.
No Picnic on Mount Kenya: A Daring Excape, A Perilous ClimbNo Picnic on Mount Kenya: A Daring Excape, A Perilous Climb by Felice Benuzzi
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A story of two guys who break out of a WWII prison camp to climb a mountain.
Isaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in HistoryIsaac's Storm: A Man, a Time, and the Deadliest Hurricane in History by Erik Larson
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An amazing story about the worst storm in US history, even though it's not the best written book.