{"title":"Joanna Croston","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of mountaineering through the eyes of Joanna Croston, a renowned author celebrated for her insightful exploration of women in sports. Her work, particularly highlighted in the book \u003cem\u003eMountaineering Women\u003c\/em\u003e, delves deep into the dynamic narratives and achievements of women who have ventured into the challenging terrain of mountains. Croston's writing not only showcases the incredible physical feats accomplished by these women but also provides a nuanced perspective on their personal journeys and the broader role of women in sports.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoanna Croston's books are a perfect choice for sports enthusiasts and those intrigued by mountaineering, offering a unique blend of adventure, inspiration, and empowerment. Her engaging storytelling and in-depth research make for an unforgettable reading experience that connects readers to the adventurous spirit and indomitable courage of women climbers. Discover her compelling narratives and let them inspire your own pursuits in the world of sports and beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mountaineering-women-by-joanna-croston-9780500027172","title":"Mountaineering Women","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe first illustrated book to celebrate the remarkable stories and achievements of twenty of the most daring women mountaineers from around the globe.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs adventure pursuits like climbing and mountaineering continue to gain popularity on the world stage, women's visibility in the sport has also grown. \u003cem\u003eMountaineering Women\u003c\/em\u003e is the first publication of its kind, a richly illustrated collection of the awesome and oft surprising stories that celebrate the achievements of twenty women climbers from across the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the Amazigh (Berbers) of the Atlas Mountains to the Inca Empire, high in the Andes, women have long traversed the world's most forbidding peaks. When, many centuries later, mountaineering took off as a sporting activity in the West, it was plucky Victorian women who defied convention to tackle the fabled summits of the European Alps. Yet despite the fact that women have a pronounced and rich history in the sport, they are conspicuously absent from mountaineering literature. \u003cem\u003eMountaineering Women\u003c\/em\u003e seeks to redress a narrative that frequently focuses on the exploits of white, male 'explorers'.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe climbers come from a wide range of nations, and each of their compelling stories is accompanied by a specially commissioned ink illustration and evocative black-and-white photographs. Three 16-page photographic sections, meanwhile, reveal the mountaineers in action and the mountainscapes in all their grandeur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBookending the main chapters is a comprehensive introduction, written by Nandini Purandare, and a closing essay by Ashima Shiraishi, looking towards the future of the sport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47082293559532,"sku":"9780500027172","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e40d0ab0cc96c364e1b84fa26cca2cab.jpg?v=1765312470"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/joanna-croston.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}