Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

This work presents 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.

Title - Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8000-Metre Peak

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ISBN 13 - 9780712673938

Imprint - Pimlico

Publisher - Vintage Publishing

Date Published - 06/02/1997

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No. of pages - 272

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 136 x 213 x 20mm

Weight - 320 g

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