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OverviewIn a startling look at the classic Annapurna -- the most famous book about mountaineering -- David Roberts discloses what really happened on the legendary expedition to the Himalayan peak. In June 1950, a team of mountaineers was the first to conquer Full Product DetailsAuthor: Visiting Lecturer David Roberts (Osaka University)Publisher: Simon & Schuster Imprint: Simon & Schuster Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 21.50cm Weight: 0.222kg ISBN: 9781476738468ISBN 10: 1476738467 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 02 February 2013 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock ![]() We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsRon Fimrite Sports Illustrated A chilling story. Dennis Drabelle The Washington Post Roberts draws on material he's lived with for decades, and he writes with authority, passion, and conviction. Bruce Barcott The New York Times Book Review Roberts uses the new revelations...to explore the tension between the demands of narrative, the duty of historical accuracy, and the fallibility of memory. Ron Fimrite Sports Illustrated A chilling story. Dennis Drabelle The Washington Post Roberts draws on material he's lived with for decades, and he writes with authority, passion, and conviction. Bruce Barcott The New York Times Book Review Roberts uses the new revelations...to explore the tension between the demands of narrative, the duty of historical accuracy, and the fallibility of memory. Ron Fimrite Sports Illustrated A chilling story. Bruce Barcott The New York Times Book Review Roberts uses the new revelations...to explore the tension between the demands of narrative, the duty of historical accuracy, and the fallibility of memory. Dennis Drabelle The Washington Post Roberts draws on material he's lived with for decades, and he writes with authority, passion, and conviction. Ron Fimrite Sports Illustrated A chilling story. Author InformationDavid Roberts (1943-2021) was the author of dozens of books on mountaineering, adventure, and the history of the American Southwest. His essays and articles have appeared in National Geographic, National Geographic Adventure, and The Atlantic Monthly, among other publications. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |