The Ascent of Everest (Signed First edition)
by Hunt, John
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- Fine
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
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About This Item
Hunt's detailed account of his 1953 adventure to climb Everest's summit. Beginning before the expedition, Hunt's narrative documents his motivations as well as his preparations and how they assisted in the mission's ultimate success and its members' survival. Fine in Near Fine dust jacket.
Synopsis
From the book: 'This is the story of how, on 29 May, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill, reached the top of Everest and came back unscathed to rejoin their comrades. 'Yet this will not be the whole story, for the ascent of Everest was not the work of one day, nor even of those few anxious, unforgettable weeks in which we prepared and climbed this summer. It is, in fact, a tale of sustained and tenacious endeavour by many, over a long period of time.'
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Details
- Bookseller
- Whitmore Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 4595
- Title
- The Ascent of Everest (Signed First edition)
- Author
- Hunt, John
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Publisher
- Hodder & Stoughton
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1953
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