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One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSON

In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.

As well as an introduction by Joe Simpson, this new edition includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a remarkable visual record of this legendary expedition.

The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna. He was one of the two climbers to reach the summit.

Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

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One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSONIn 1950, no... Read more

    Publisher: Vintage Publishing
    Publication Date: 03/03/2011
    ISBN13: 9780099541462, 978-0099541462
    ISBN10: 0099541467

    Number of Pages: 272

    Non Fiction , Sport

    Description

    One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.

    WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSON

    In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.

    As well as an introduction by Joe Simpson, this new edition includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a remarkable visual record of this legendary expedition.

    The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna. He was one of the two climbers to reach the summit.

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