High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith

High Endeavours: The Life and Legend of Robin Smith

by JimmyCruickshank (Author)

Synopsis

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.

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Format: Illustrated
Pages: 384
Edition: Main
Publisher: Canongate Books
Published: 26 Oct 2006

ISBN 10: 184195831X
ISBN 13: 9781841958316

Media Reviews
A gem of a book. -- Alan Jackman * * Rock Climbing Club's Centenary Journal * *
Cruickshank has produced a fitting memorial for his friend. * * Climber Magazine * *
It succeeds triumphantly in its primary purpose, which is to bring a memorable spirit to life. * * Sunday Telegraph * *
Former school friend and early climbing partner Jimmy Cruickshank succeeds in giving a flavour of the anarchic genius of Smith by means of a selection of reminiscences, unpublished correspondence and extensive quotation from Smith's peers. It represents more of an affectionate tribute to a friend. * * Scotland on Sunday * *
Author Bio
JIMMY CRUIKSHANK is a contemporary of Robin Smith's, who was a classmate, and accompanied him on some of his early climbs. This is his first book.