London, Victor Gollancz, 1986. 287 pp, b/w photos, illustrations. Used softcover. Very Good.
Essays of the Scottish climber, who climbed Mustagh Tower with Joe Brown. Includes songs Onward Christian Bonington, The Ballad of Joe Brown. Paperback, new condition. Hurts,
Tom Patey was killed in May 1970 rappelling from a sea stack off the north coast of Scotland. His premature death marked the loss of one of Britain's most charismatic and brilliant climbers.One Man's Mountains combines the finest of Patey's prose with his witty satire and much sought-after songs. Published shortly after his death, the book was quickly established as a classic of mountaineering literature. Patey's droll stories of first ascents in Scotland, Norway, the Alps, and the Himalayas capture his huge enthusiasm for life and climbing. His experiences and philosophies strike a universal chord, ensuring this collection will remain a mountaineering favorite.
