Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
Feb 2010 · Random House
4.3star
6 reviews
Ebook
272
Pages
About this ebook
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.
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.
Ratings and reviews
4.3
6 reviews
CB Salar
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December 14, 2014
This book blew me away. I could not believe how much pain and suffering they endured to conquer Annapurna. They very limits of human survival reached by these amazing men.
Bogdan Stamenic
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June 11, 2024
Full of action, danger, triumph and sorrow. A super exciting read!
Novi Abdi
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January 25, 2019
a one shoot that had to pay with fingers and toes, an amazing climb that change the world
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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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