Groundbreaking... a magnificent book that deserves to become the definitive version. We cannot hope for a more human, funny or meticulous account of what was a very British expedition - IndependentAn exciting, moving account... a fascinating piece of documentary writing, as readable and poignant as Into Thin Air or Touching the Void. - SpectatorConefrey describes this frenetic scramble for ownership of the mountain brilliantly... I often found myself deeply moved. - ObserverMick Conefrey painstakingly studied the vast volume of detail surrounding the British expedition and can claim to have filled in some significant blanks on the map. - The TimesSurely [the] definitive account --Daily Mail [The] cliff-hanging chapter endings had me feverishly turning pages long after midnight, eager to follow the team through danger, despair, and delight.
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Authors: Mick Conefrey. Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent. Title: Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent. Condition: Used; Very Good. Weight: 304. Used Book Condition. Publisher: Oneworld Publications.
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South Col: One Man's Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953 is a thrilling adventure book by Wilfrid Noyce, with Sir John Hunt serving as the editor. Originally published in 1953 in hardcover format, this English language book offers a gripping account of Noyce's personal journey during the historical ascent of Everest. Manning Publications brought this book to readers, making it a must-read for those interested in adventure literature and mountaineering history. Book in great condition, slight discolouration discolour due to age.
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The book "THE ASCENT OF THE EVEREST" by John Hurt, with a foreword by H.R.H Duke of Edinburgh, was published in London in 1953. It is written in English and is a collectable piece within the Books, Comics & Magazines category.
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Publisher: Rider ISBN 13: 9781846043659. Title: Everest - The First Ascent: The untold story of Griffith Pugh, th Item Condition: used item in a good condition. Books will be free of page markings.
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The Ascent of Everest by John Hunt. Published by Readers Union & Hodder & Stoughton. Illustrated with color photographs throughout. Original Blue cloth hardcover in VG minus condition with light shelf wear to extremities.
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