The Ascent of Everest |
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John Hunt
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Pages: 280 (Paperback)
Preface: Edmund Hillary
ISBN: 0340579072
Pub: Teach Yourself Books
Pub date: 1993-04-15
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 213109
Reader Reviews:
Inspiring (1/1 people found this helpful)
I took this book on holiday with me. Interested in Everest and those that have climbed her over the years.
From the start, this book is well written. John Hunt was there and you get to feel just a small part just what they went through in the Himalaya. The other striking thing is how `primitive' their equipment was and the challenges they faced in the weeks it took them to even arrive at the mountain.
This is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time and with John Hunt's brilliant commentary the reader gets an amazing insight into these `Heroes' lives, ambitions and disappointments. A truly inspiring account.........
Last Glory of Empire (2/5 people found this helpful)
When boys could look up to muscular Christian Heros, this book inspired countless suburban hearts to yearn for adventure, glory, and an escape from depression. Read it.
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