Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Maurice Herzog
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Maurice Herzog's Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak chronicles the harrowing 1950 French expedition that achieved the unprecedented feat of conquering an 8,000-meter summit. This gripping account details the immense physical and mental challenges faced by the climbers, from treacherous icefalls to severe frostbite, as they pushed the boundaries of human endurance. The narrative powerfully illustrates the raw courage and unwavering determination required to survive such an extreme environment. It presents a vivid and unforgettable testament to the spirit of adventure and the profound sacrifices made in pursuit of mountaineering glory.
Author: Maurice Herzog
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1954
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Maurice Herzog's Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak chronicles the harrowing 1950 French expedition that achieved the unprecedented feat of conquering an 8,000-meter summit. This gripping account details the immense physical and mental challenges faced by the climbers, from treacherous icefalls to severe frostbite, as they pushed the boundaries of human endurance. The narrative powerfully illustrates the raw courage and unwavering determination required to survive such an extreme environment. It presents a vivid and unforgettable testament to the spirit of adventure and the profound sacrifices made in pursuit of mountaineering glory.