Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
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Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

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Maurice Herzog (Author) Joe Simpson (Contributor)  

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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. 1
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.
  • Contributor: Maurice Herzog
  • Imprint: Vintage Classics
  • ISBN13: 9780099541462
  • Number of Pages: 272
  • Packaged Dimensions: 129x198x17mm
  • Packaged Weight: 215
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Vintage Publishing
  • Release Date: 2011-03-03
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: 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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