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Everest

Ammonite Press

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A lavish photographic record of the first ascent of Mount Everest on May 29, 1953 Approximately 400 unique photographs, along with descriptive captions, transport the reader from base camp to the snow-clad slopes and ridges of Mount Everest, and to the peak itself. The Earth's highest mountain, with a peak 8,848m (29,029ft) above sea level, located in the Himalayas between Nepal and China, has long been a lure for mountaineers and explorers. The dangers of altitude sickness, adverse weather conditions, and ferocious winds make the peak tantalizingly difficult to attain. The ninth British expedition, led by John Hunt, made two attempts in 1953. The first climbing pair came to within 300ft of the summit on May 26th, but were forced to turn back after experiencing oxygen problems. Two days later New Zealander Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, a Nepali Sherpa, made a second assault, reaching the summit at 11:30 am on May 29th via the South Col Route. The Royal Geographical Society's extensive archives contain an astonishingly detailed and intimate record of the unsuccessful expeditions in the 1920s and 1930s, and the landmark 1953 expedition, with many fascinating and beautiful images captured by the photographers who accompanied the climbing teams.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Ammonite Press
  • Publish Date: May 1st, 2015
  • Pages: 288
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 12.30in - 10.30in - 1.50in - 5.25lb
  • EAN: 9781781450444
  • Categories: • Mountaineering• Subjects & Themes - Sports

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About the Author

Press, Ammonite: - Ammonite Press is a unique independent publisher of high-quality, picture-led books. Royal Geographical Society is the UK's learned society and professional body for geography, founded in 1830 for the advancement of geographical sciences. Jan Morris CBE is the author of more than 50 books, including the Travellers' Tales series and The World: Travels 1950-2000. Her honors include the CBE and the Golden Pen Award.

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