{"title":"Felice Benuzzi","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Felice Benuzzi, an extraordinary author whose tales are as compelling as his own life story. Best known for his remarkable memoir, \u003cem\u003eNo Picnic on Mount Kenya\u003c\/em\u003e, Benuzzi takes readers on an unforgettable journey that transcends the boundaries of ordinary biography and memoir writing. Born in Vienna in 1910 and raised in Italy, Benuzzi led a life marked by resilience and adventure, traits vividly captured in his writing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNo Picnic on Mount Kenya\u003c\/em\u003e recounts the daring escape of Benuzzi and his fellow prisoners from a British internment camp during World War II, all for the sake of pursuing an unlikely dream: climbing Mount Kenya. The book's gripping narrative not only illustrates the indomitable spirit of Benuzzi and his companions but also offers deep insights into human endurance and the pursuit of freedom. His writings are a testament to his adventurous spirit and offer readers an intimate glimpse into a lesser-known yet fascinating slice of history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're an avid fan of biography and memoir or simply eager for a thrilling read, Felice Benuzzi's works promise to inspire and engage, making them a worthy addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"no-picnic-on-mount-kenya-by-felice-benuzzi-9780857053770","title":"No Picnic on Mount Kenya","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA rediscovered mountaineering classic and the extraordinary true story of a daring escape up Mount Kenya by three prisoners of war.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the clouds covering Mount Kenya part one morning to reveal its towering peaks for the first time, prisoner of war Felice Benuzzi is transfixed. The tedium of camp life is broken by the beginnings of a sudden idea - an outrageous, dangerous, \u003ci\u003ebrilliant\u003c\/i\u003e idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are not many people who would break out of a P.O.W. camp, trek for days across perilous terrain before climbing the north face of Mount Kenya with improvised equipment, meagre rations, and with a picture of the mountain on a tin of beef among their more accurate guides. There are probably fewer still who would break back in to the camp on their return.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut this is the remarkable story of three such men. \u003ci\u003eNo Picnic on Mount Kenya\u003c\/i\u003e is a powerful testament to the human spirit of revolt and adventure in even the darkest of places.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The history of mountaineering can hardly present a parallel to this \u003cb\u003emad but thrilling escapade\" \u003c\/b\u003e- \u003ci\u003eSaturday Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A most \u003cb\u003eextraordinary\u003c\/b\u003e prisoner-of-war and escape story\" - \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"A \u003cb\u003emad venture and a gallant tribute\u003c\/b\u003e to man's deep yearning for freedom\" - \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"The book \u003cb\u003ecrackles with the same dry humour as its title\u003c\/b\u003e. It contains the prison-yard bartering and candlelight stitching that mark \u003cb\u003ea classic jailbreak yarn\u003c\/b\u003e; the encounters with wild beasts in Mount Kenya's forest belt are as \u003cb\u003egripping\u003c\/b\u003e, and the descriptions of sparkling glaciers as \u003cb\u003eawe-inspiring,\u003c\/b\u003e as any passage in the great exploration diaries of the early 20th century\" - \u003ci\u003eThe Economist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46844967190764,"sku":"9780857053770","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/3463233482493.jpg?v=1758866550"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/felice-benuzzi.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}