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ABOUT THIS BOOK

PUBLISHER: Canongate Books

FORMAT: Paperback

ISBN: 9781841958316

RRP: £14.99

PAGES: 384

PUBLICATION DATE:
October 26, 2006

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High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith

Jimmy Cruickshank

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

Reviews of High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith

"The first major work on Smith to be written." Scotland On Sunday "Brings a memorable spirit to life" Sunday Telegraph"

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Jimmy Cruickshank

JIMMY CRUIKSHANK is a contemporary of Robin Smith’s: they were classmates, and the author accompanied Smith on some of his early climbs. This is his first book.