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Simpson dedicates the book to his climbing partner, simon yates, and to those friends who have gone to the mountains and have. Touching the void by simpson, joe, 1960publication date 1988. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 218 pages and is available in paperback format. With an extra man looking after base camp, simon and joe set. Were considering expanding this synopsis into a full length study guide to deepen your comprehension of the book and why its important. Touching the void the true story of one mans miraculous survival. For three days he wrestled with guilt as they prepared. His rope ran out and he was terrified to look down and see the dark void beneath him. A few days later, simon staggered into base camp, exhausted and frostbitten, with news that that joe was dead. Joe simpson, with just his partner simon yates, tackled the unclimbed west face of the remote 21,000 foot siula grande in the peruvian andes in june of 1995. Touching the void is a 1988 book by joe simpson, recounting his and simon yatess. Winner of the ncr award for nonfiction and the boardman tasker award. Touching the void book extract spy6 blog developing.
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