Essential Himalayan Classic
Annapurna : The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak
One of the finest mountaineering books ever written—a phenomenal tale of strength and valour, now with an introduction by Joe Simpson.
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About the book
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 that followed. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. This 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, and was one of the two climbers to reach the summit.
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Published by Vintage Publishing
