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.
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket
On the 29th of May, 1953, two men stood on the roof of the world — and The Ascent of Everest is the definitive, first-hand account of how they got there. Written by Brigadier Sir John Hunt, the leader of the British expedition that saw Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the summit of Mount Everest for the first time in recorded history, this gripping chronicle presents the full story of the most celebrated mountaineering achievement of the twentieth century. From the meticulous planning and logistical challenges of organising a high-altitude assault, to the brutal physical and psychological demands placed on every member of the team, Hunt details each gruelling stage of the climb with the precision of a military commander and the passion of a true adventurer. Beyond its value as a historical document, this account stands as a testament to human endurance, international cooperation, and the indomitable spirit of exploration that defined the post-war era. Hunt's prose is measured yet vivid, bringing to life the razor-thin margins between success and failure at extreme altitude, and the extraordinary bonds forged between men united by a singular, audacious goal. Published by the prestigious Hodder & Stoughton and instantly recognised as a classic of mountaineering literature, this is a work that resonates far beyond the world of climbing — leaving the reader to wonder not just how they reached the summit, but what compels humanity to keep reaching upward.
Author: John Hunt
Format: Hardback
Published: 1953, Hodder & Stoughton
Genre: Travel & exploration
Edition: First ed.
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Wear and tear with damage
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner,Fair - Rubbed edges and bumping on spine and corners
Condition remarks: Mylar sleeve on jacket
On the 29th of May, 1953, two men stood on the roof of the world — and The Ascent of Everest is the definitive, first-hand account of how they got there. Written by Brigadier Sir John Hunt, the leader of the British expedition that saw Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay reach the summit of Mount Everest for the first time in recorded history, this gripping chronicle presents the full story of the most celebrated mountaineering achievement of the twentieth century. From the meticulous planning and logistical challenges of organising a high-altitude assault, to the brutal physical and psychological demands placed on every member of the team, Hunt details each gruelling stage of the climb with the precision of a military commander and the passion of a true adventurer. Beyond its value as a historical document, this account stands as a testament to human endurance, international cooperation, and the indomitable spirit of exploration that defined the post-war era. Hunt's prose is measured yet vivid, bringing to life the razor-thin margins between success and failure at extreme altitude, and the extraordinary bonds forged between men united by a singular, audacious goal. Published by the prestigious Hodder & Stoughton and instantly recognised as a classic of mountaineering literature, this is a work that resonates far beyond the world of climbing — leaving the reader to wonder not just how they reached the summit, but what compels humanity to keep reaching upward.