Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Maurice Herzog
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This gripping narrative chronicles the monumental 1950 French expedition to Annapurna, the first mountain over 8,000 meters ever successfully summited. It presents a vivid account of the extreme physical and mental challenges faced by the climbers in the unforgiving Himalayan environment. The author, a key participant, illustrates the raw courage, camaraderie, and profound sacrifices made in pursuit of this unprecedented achievement. This seminal work details not only a pivotal moment in mountaineering history but also the enduring spirit of human endeavor against nature's most formidable obstacles. Readers will find an inspiring testament to resilience and the unyielding drive to conquer the impossible within Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak.
Author: Maurice Herzog
Binding: Hardback
Published: Jonathan Cape, 1954
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
This gripping narrative chronicles the monumental 1950 French expedition to Annapurna, the first mountain over 8,000 meters ever successfully summited. It presents a vivid account of the extreme physical and mental challenges faced by the climbers in the unforgiving Himalayan environment. The author, a key participant, illustrates the raw courage, camaraderie, and profound sacrifices made in pursuit of this unprecedented achievement. This seminal work details not only a pivotal moment in mountaineering history but also the enduring spirit of human endeavor against nature's most formidable obstacles. Readers will find an inspiring testament to resilience and the unyielding drive to conquer the impossible within Annapurna: The First 8,000 Metre Peak.