{"product_id":"2026200004797-secondhand-the-ascent-of-everest","title":"The Ascent Of Everest","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBook: Good                          \u003cbr\u003eJacket: Worn\/faded, no tears\u003cbr\u003ePages: Good                  \u003cbr\u003eMarkings: Previous owner\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48792277024987,"sku":"2026200004797-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/7f2fef3f-ef44-45af-9262-192fd55c850c.png?v=1779274516","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200004797-secondhand-the-ascent-of-everest","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}