Long on Adventure: The Best of John Long [Paperback]

John Long (Author)

Book Description

Series: Adventure Series | Publication Date: October 1, 2000

Unforgettable collection of the best of John Long's writing on adventure travel and climbing.

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From the Back Cover

John Long means adventure--and Long's particular brand of adventure means great stories. Whether he's chronicling the glory days of Yosemite's Camp 4, recounting the exploration of Irian Jaya, or exploring the inner drive that fuels the adventuring spirit, no one dominates this genre like John Long. Gathered for the first time here are 28 spectacular stories of adventure by the master himself. Along with newly revised classics, timeless magazine columns, and obscure gems, a half-dozen brand new stories round out this collection.

Product Details

• Paperback: 233 pages
• Publisher: Falcon; 1st edition (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560449853
• ISBN-13: 978-1560449850
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,151,264 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book...., March 27, 2002

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squatpuke "[e-mail]" (Flagstaff, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Long on Adventure: The Best of John Long (Paperback)

At first I began reading these short stories and was laughing so hard my sides hurt and I was embarassing myself at work...I thought, "This is the best book I've read in a long time"....I knew I was going to give it 5 stars....

However, some of the stories got a little wierd and seemed fictional. I started to look around the front of the book where a disclaimer reads that indeed, some of the stories are fictional...

This really let me down...kinda deflated my impression a bit...

However, overall the book is excellent and (most) of the stories are extremely entertaining to read...John Long has a unique style that is very captivating and enthralling...I do recommend this book to all who enjoy adventure reading...

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Adventure Writing at its Best, June 24, 2008

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This review is from: Long on Adventure: The Best of John Long (Paperback)

John Long provides you with everything you need to pass the time on a rain day and even inspire you to think up some adventures of your own. The stories about Yosemite back in the day are really great because you can feel he lived them, which always makes for a better read. Excellent collection and entertaining.

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best travel/adventure books I have read in a longtime, February 10, 2011

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This review is from: Long on Adventure: The Best of John Long (Paperback)

Filled with short stories of his own, or those he knows, fantastical adventures. Skillfully written, I enjoyed the whole thing. Can't wait to read more of his stuff.