The Conquest of Everest: Original Photographs from the Legendary First Ascent
Lowe, George; Lewis-Jones, Huw
ISBN 10: 0500544239 ISBN 13: 9780500544235
Published by Thames & Hudson, 2013
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Synopsis:
A remarkable visual testimony that tells the inside story of the conquering of Everest and captures the drama of the expedition and the personalities of those involved
About the Authors:
George Lowe is a New Zealand-born mountaineer, explorer, film director and educator.
Dr Huw Lewis-Jones is a historian of exploration with a PhD from the University of Cambridge. He was formerly Curator at the Scott Polar Research Institute, Cambridge, and the National Maritime Museum, London. His books include The Conquest of Everest (winner of the History Award at the Banff Mountain Festival), The Crossing of Antarctica and Across the Arctic Ocean. He is the author, with Kari Herbert, of the bestseller Explorers’ Sketchbooks.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: The Conquest of Everest: Original ...
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Publication Date: 2013
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket