Heinrich Harrer [SEP] date of death
Heinrich Harrer
Heinrich Harrer (; 6 July 1912 – 7 January 2006) was an Austrian mountaineer, sportsman, geographer, and author. He is best known for being on the four-man climbing team that made the first ascent of the North Face of the Eiger in Switzerland, and for his books "Seven Years in Tibet" (1952) and "The White Spider" (1959).
Early life.
Heinrich Harrer was born 6 July 1912 in Hüttenberg, Austria, in the district of Sankt Veit
Tasam
Tasam is a Tibetan term which refers to a nomadic caravan house which is not only used for living in but is used for the exchange of commodities and bargaining in markets in Tibet.
References.
- Heinrich Harrer. "Seven Years in Tibet." Penguin Group (USA) Incorporated, Sep 29, 1997 pg. 48