The Ascent Of Everest
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.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of mountaineering history and adventure narrative, The Ascent of Everest chronicles the triumphant 1953 British expedition that placed Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the summit of the world's highest peak for the very first time. Written by the expedition's leader, the account presents an authoritative and meticulously detailed record of the planning, logistics, and human endurance required to conquer a mountain that had defeated every previous attempt. The tone is measured and dignified, reflecting the military precision and quiet heroism that defined the endeavor, while still conveying the profound physical and psychological demands placed upon every member of the team. With vivid clarity, it illustrates the extraordinary teamwork, scientific preparation, and sheer willpower that transformed an audacious dream into one of the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. A must-read for adventurers, historians, and anyone captivated by the limits of human ambition, this classic remains the definitive firsthand account of Everest's conquest.
Author: John Hunt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1955, Readers Book Club
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work of mountaineering history and adventure narrative, The Ascent of Everest chronicles the triumphant 1953 British expedition that placed Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on the summit of the world's highest peak for the very first time. Written by the expedition's leader, the account presents an authoritative and meticulously detailed record of the planning, logistics, and human endurance required to conquer a mountain that had defeated every previous attempt. The tone is measured and dignified, reflecting the military precision and quiet heroism that defined the endeavor, while still conveying the profound physical and psychological demands placed upon every member of the team. With vivid clarity, it illustrates the extraordinary teamwork, scientific preparation, and sheer willpower that transformed an audacious dream into one of the greatest achievements of the twentieth century. A must-read for adventurers, historians, and anyone captivated by the limits of human ambition, this classic remains the definitive firsthand account of Everest's conquest.