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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 title tells the story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. It includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a visual record of this legendary expedition.Read More

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  • Foyles

    One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSONIn 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. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.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.The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna. He was one of the two climbers to reach the summit.

  • Play

    A classic of its kind...His vivid high powered but never overdramatised account of the ascent still reads splendidly. ("The Irish Times"). 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. With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page "Annapurna" is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told. 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.

  • BookDepository

    Annapurna : Paperback : Vintage Publishing : 9780099541462 : 0099541467 : 06 Jun 2011 : 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 book tells the story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. It also includes 16 pages of photographs, which provides a visual record of this legendary expedition.

  • ASDA

    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 title tells the story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. It includes 16 pages of photographs which provide a visual record of this legendary expedition.

  • Pickabook

    Maurice Herzog, Joe Simpson

  • 0099541467
  • 9780099541462
  • Maurice Herzog
  • 3 March 2011
  • Vintage Classics
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 272
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