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Book Synopsis: By the age of 20, Brad Washburn was a mountain-climbing wunderkind who had published four books about mountaineering. Most would consider this accomplishment enough for a lifetime, but for Washburn it was only a beginning.
While a student at Harvard, he studied the pioneering field of aerial surveying and photography. Throughout his life, he would combine this skill with his passion for climbing to make aerial photographs and maps of the world's major landforms, from Mount McKinley in Alaska to Everest. Washburn's improvements to aerial surveying technology resulted in maps of such accuracy and definition that they are still used by climbers today. At age 78, Washburn mad yet another expedition, this time to the Himalaya, leading a scientific team that would determine Everest's true height. Two constants gave ballast to Washburn's life of adventure - his wife and partner-in-adventure, Barbara, and his career as director and visionary behind Boston's Museum of Science - one of the finest educational institutions in the country.
Filled with exciting and entertaining anecdotes - including his prescient refusal of Amelia Earhart's offer to have him co-pilot her now famous last flight - and with Washburn's breathtaking photography and maps, On High is the first book to reveal, in his own words, the extraordinary life and work of Brad Washburn.
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Discover the incredible life and groundbreaking work of Brad Washburn in the gripping memoir, "On High: The Adventures of Legendary Mountaineer, Photographer, and Scientist". From a young age, Washburn displayed an extraordinary talent for mountain climbing, amassing a list of astonishing accomplishments. But his story doesn't end there. Dive into the exciting chapters of his life as he combines his love for climbing with aerial surveying, revolutionizing the field of photography and mapping.
In his pursuit of capturing the world's most spectacular landforms, Washburn's aerial photographs and maps became the standard for accuracy and definition. Even today, climbers rely on his innovations to navigate treacherous terrains. And at age 78, Washburn embarks on his final adventure, leading a scientific expedition to determine the true height of Mount Everest in the Himalayas.
One of the constants in Washburn's life was his wife and partner-in-adventure, Barbara. Their shared passion for exploration and discovery fueled their incredible escapades. Moreover, Washburn's impact extended beyond his expeditions. As the director and visionary behind Boston's Museum of Science, he left an indelible mark on educational institutions nationwide.
Immerse yourself in Washburn's incredible journey through the pages of "On High". This remarkable memoir is filled with hair-raising anecdotes - including his fateful decision to decline Amelia Earhart's offer to join her last flight - as well as breathtaking photography and maps that will transport you to the heart of the world's most awe-inspiring landscapes.
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