Synopses & Reviews
A book on human exploration by one of Britain’s best known climbers, the acclaimed author of Against the Wall.
As humans, we have evolved over millions of years to live with uncertainty and danger. That ability to adapt is what has made us so successful. In the past, life was hazardous, an adventure to survive. As wealth increased, adventurers set out to explore the world. This exploration, and the resulting trade, started the economic development we continue to enjoy. In this sense, the foundations of our modern society were laid by adventurers. But have we lost our ability to change and adapt, our ability as adventurers? Simon Yates discusses this and the role adventure plays in our lives.
About the Author
Simon Yates has climbed extensively in the Himalayas and the Andes, and traveled through India, Kazakhstan and Australia. His first book, Against the Wall, was runner up for the Boardman Tasker Award for mountain literature.