The White Tower Part 1 Of 2

By chance a disparate selectiom of people meet by chance in a swiss valley. All have a burning ambition to climb a terrifying mountain, The Weisturm, White Tower. The climbers inclode an American Bomber Pilot Martin Ordway, the Austrian Girl Carla, A German SS man, on leave. a french intellectual, Delembre and an English Botanist and a local mountain guide. They initially co-operate but national and political differences intervene until a final climax and surprise ending. This book combines a love story some philosophical insights and is a thrilling adventure for those who love mountains and mountaineering. One of the best books I have ever read. enjoyed other of Ullmans books but this was the best

Year

1945

Language

English

Publisher

Books On Tape

Editions

2

ISBN

9785557085823

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