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And Not to Yield
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Published January 1, 1973
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About the author
James Ramsey Ullman
58 books32 followersJames Ramsey Ullman (1907–1971) was an American writer and mountaineer. He was born in New York. He was not a high end climber, but his writing made him an honorary member of that circle. Some of his writing is noted for being "nationalistic," e.g., The White Tower.
The books he wrote were mostly about mountaineering.
His works include Banner in the Sky (which was filmed in Switzerland as Third Man on the Mountain), and The White Tower.
He was the ghost writer for Tenzing Norgay's autobiography Man of Everest (originally published as Tiger of the Snows). High Conquest was the first of nine books for J.B. Lippincott coming out in 1941 followed by The White Tower, River of The Sun, Windom's Way, and Banner in the Sky which was a 1955 Newbery Honor book. All of these titles became major motion pictures.
Ullman also authored John Harlin's biography Straight Up.
He also wrote the short story "Top Man", a story about mountaineers climbing K3, a mountain in India.
Beyond his mountaineering books, he wrote "Where the Bong Tree Grows," an account of a year he spent traveling through some of the most remote islands of the South Pacific.
He joined the American Mount Everest Expedition 1963 as official historian. Because of health problems he had to stay in Kathmandu. The book Americans on Everest: The Official Account of the Ascent was published in 1964.
The books he wrote were mostly about mountaineering.
His works include Banner in the Sky (which was filmed in Switzerland as Third Man on the Mountain), and The White Tower.
He was the ghost writer for Tenzing Norgay's autobiography Man of Everest (originally published as Tiger of the Snows). High Conquest was the first of nine books for J.B. Lippincott coming out in 1941 followed by The White Tower, River of The Sun, Windom's Way, and Banner in the Sky which was a 1955 Newbery Honor book. All of these titles became major motion pictures.
Ullman also authored John Harlin's biography Straight Up.
He also wrote the short story "Top Man", a story about mountaineers climbing K3, a mountain in India.
Beyond his mountaineering books, he wrote "Where the Bong Tree Grows," an account of a year he spent traveling through some of the most remote islands of the South Pacific.
He joined the American Mount Everest Expedition 1963 as official historian. Because of health problems he had to stay in Kathmandu. The book Americans on Everest: The Official Account of the Ascent was published in 1964.
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August 25, 2015
I enjoyed this book, yet felt I knew the secondary characters better than the primary character. To me it was a sad book about a mostly wasted life. The ending was wonderful and, at least for me, unexpected.
July 6, 2024
3 3/4*s!
"In the beginning there was the mountain. In the end there was the mountain. Between were the miles and the years."
Between was the life of the mountaineer. From the streets of his childhood home in Denver to Katmandu and the Sherpa villages high in the Himalayas.
His triumphs and highs ~ in his life and on the slopes; and the lows and defeats ~ before trying again. Always trying again.
"In the beginning there was the mountain. In the end there was the mountain. Between were the miles and the years."
Between was the life of the mountaineer. From the streets of his childhood home in Denver to Katmandu and the Sherpa villages high in the Himalayas.
His triumphs and highs ~ in his life and on the slopes; and the lows and defeats ~ before trying again. Always trying again.
September 18, 2017
Excellent book. A must read for all mountaineers, trkkers, outdoor and mountain enthusiasts.
August 28, 2019
The mountain climbing bits were excellent, per the usual Ullman, but the middle "find himself" section was a real drag after several chapters.
October 1, 2021
A strange happy/unhappy book. I would never make a mountain-climber or a writer, and I doubt I'll ever attempt another of Mr. Ullman's books.
October 2, 2025
Also finished this book while traveling between London, India, and Dubai. Overall somewhat dark book, but I am glad that there was some redemption for the main Character Rick at the end.
May 28, 2012
An adult "Banner In the Sky". A story of tragedy, suffering and redemption. A great writer.
August 21, 2013
One of my all time favorites.
A story of tragedy and triumph.
A story of tragedy and triumph.
February 2, 2015
This was one of my all time favorite books. It's about never giving up on yourself and following your dreams.
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