Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak
About this book
One of the great works of mountaineering literature- long out of print and now reissued with a new introduction by Joe Simpson.The enthralling account, by the leader of the French expedition, of the first conquest of Annapurna - at that time, and at more than 8000 metres, the highest mountain ever climbed. It is a story of breathtaking courage and determination against appalling odds. In records of mountaineering, in tales of human endeavour, there is nothing so unforgettable as the account of the descent by the triumphant but frost-bitten men, after the monsoon had broken, through the flooded valleys of Nepal.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.
Reader Profile
4.4/5 · 133 readers · 288 pages · ≈ 5 h 20 m · Moderate
How long does it take to read Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak?
About ≈ 5 h 20 m — 288 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak?
288 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak?
It sits on the Travel, Biography & Memoir, History shelves.
Is Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak in the public domain?
No — it is still under copyright.
Who are the main characters in Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak?
The main characters include Maurice Herzog (1919-).
Where does Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak take place?
It is set in Annapurna, Nepal, Annapurna (Nepal).
Who wrote Annapurna-conquest of the first 8000 metre peak?
Maurice Herzog (1519–1320).