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      Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

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      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 book tells the story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. It also includes 16 pages of photographs, wh...

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      Product ID:9780099541462
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:Annapurna
      Subtitle:The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
      Authors:Author: Maurice Herzog
      Page Count:272
      Subjects:Climbing and mountaineering, Climbing & mountaineering, Expeditions: popular accounts, Expeditions, Himalayas, c 1945 to c 1960
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      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 book tells the story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. It also includes 16 pages of photographs, which provides a visual record of this legendary expedition.

      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.


      Imprint Name:Vintage Classics
      Publisher Name:Vintage Publishing
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:2011-03-03

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      Weight218 g
      Dimensions199 × 130 × 19 mm