- Paperback: 464 pages
- Publisher: The Mountaineers Books; New edition edition (Dec 31 1998)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0898866413
- ISBN-13: 978-0898866414
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.3 x 2.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 816 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #913,447 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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The tall tales, edge-of-your-seat adventures, and poignant stories from identical twins and accomplished mountaineers Adrian and Alan Burgess.
Twin brothers Adrian and Alan Burgess have climbed from the Alps to the Himalayas, from Patagonia to McKinley. They began climbing as youngsters in their native Yorkshire. Three decades later, they have become legends in the international climbing community, renowned not only for their strength and skill on the world's most challenging peaks, but also for the raucous energy and devil-may-care exuberance they exhibit off the mountain.
The Burgess Book of Lies details the excitement and hilarity of their eventful lives. They explore experiences ranging from how it feels to be identical twins to the thrill of standing atop Mount Everest to the anguish of a friend's death in the Karakoram. Their tales3/4some tall, all juicy3/4are full of humor, passion and poignancy, reflecting their commitment to living life to the fullest.
Full of humor and drama, this is a great read for climbers and armchair adventurers alike.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertainment and Excitement,
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This review is from: Burgess Book Of Lies (Paperback)
I am addicted to mountaineering books, the "who gets killed next on Everest" type. The Bad Burgess Boys were mentioned periodically in these. Just having read their own account of themselves and their adventures, I was very surprised and delighted by their flair for writing and obvious intelligence. Very few climbers who write about their own experiences seem to be able to analyze risks and apply prudence when necessary. These guys have done it all and lived to tell the tale. I had wondered if the title "Book of Lies" was tongue in cheek, because the book seemed very honest to me. I just read a quote from one of the twins that confirmed my hunch: "there's not a lie in it." One of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long while.
4.0 out of 5 stars
In the manner of the late Don Whillans.,
By Steve Perry (Las Vegas,Nv.) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Burgess Book Of Lies (Paperback)
A very funny account of the Burgess brothers misadventures. A must for anyone who has ever climbed a mountain or raised a little hell.
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In the manner of the late Don Whillans.,
By Steve Perry - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Burgess Book Of Lies (Paperback)
A very funny account of the Burgess brothers misadventures. A must for anyone who has ever climbed a mountain or raised a little hell.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entertainment and Excitement,
By A Customer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Burgess Book Of Lies (Paperback)
I am addicted to mountaineering books, the "who gets killed next on Everest" type. The Bad Burgess Boys were mentioned periodically in these. Just having read their own account of themselves and their adventures, I was very surprised and delighted by their flair for writing and obvious intelligence. Very few climbers who write about their own experiences seem to be able to analyze risks and apply prudence when necessary. These guys have done it all and lived to tell the tale. I had wondered if the title "Book of Lies" was tongue in cheek, because the book seemed very honest to me. I just read a quote from one of the twins that confirmed my hunch: "there's not a lie in it." One of the most enjoyable books I've read in a long while.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Where is Vol. 2 ?,
By gary jones - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Burgess Book Of Lies (Paperback)
My only question is: where's vol 2, ya lazy bastards?Excellent book of tales and observations. My only problem with it is that it ended. |
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