Land of Tempest

<p><em>‘We discovered an easy pass to the head of the Ameghino Glacier and climbed to the summit of a rock peak above it where for three hours we sat in the warm sun gazing at a magnificent panorama of nameless mountains.’</em></p><p><em><strong>Land of Tempest</strong></em> reveals <strong>Shipton</strong> at his best – writing with enthusiasm and humour about his explorations in Patagonia in the 1950s and 1960s. He is an astute observer of nature and the human spirit and this account of his travels is infused with with his own zest for discovery and the joy of camaraderie. Undaunted by hardship or by injury Shipton and his team attempt to cross one of the great ice caps in <strong>Patagonia</strong>. It’s impossible not to marvel at his determination resilience and appetite for travel and adventure be it climbing snow-clad mountains or walking in forested foothills. Shipton takes a reader with him on his travels and the often-inhospitable places he visits are a stark contrast to the warmth of the people he encounters.</p><p><em><strong>Land of Tempest</strong></em> is essential reading for anyone who loves nature mountains climbing adventure or simply the joy of discovering unknown places.</p>