{"product_id":"1955-the-ascent-of-everest-by-john-hunt-illustrated-mountaineering-book","title":"1955 The Ascent Of Everest by John Hunt Illustrated Mountaineering Book","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cb\u003e\n   1955 The Ascent Of Everest by John Hunt Illustrated Mountaineering Book\n  \u003c\/b\u003e\n \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  The Ascent Of Everest\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  By John Hunt\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   Published by Hodder and Stoughton: London 1955\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003e\n    Readers Union Edition\n   \u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n  \"\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cfont color=\"#111111\" face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n  The Ascent of Everest is the official account of the historic 1953 British Mount Everest Expedition led by Sir John Hunt, the expedition that culminated in the first successful ascent of the world's highest mountain by Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953. Written by the expedition leader himself, the book provides a detailed and authoritative record of the planning, organisation, and execution of one of the twentieth century's greatest achievements in exploration. Hunt's narrative captures both the immense logistical challenges and the spirit of teamwork that made success possible after decades of unsuccessful attempts by earlier expeditions.\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   \u003cbr\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\n   Far more than a simple climbing narrative, the work offers a comprehensive portrait of life in the Himalayas and the men who participated in the venture. Hunt describes the arduous approach marches, the establishment of camps high on the mountain, the development and testing of oxygen equipment, and the crucial contributions of the Sherpa climbers whose skill and endurance were indispensable to the expedition's success. Through vivid first-hand observations, readers gain an appreciation of the physical hardships, technical challenges, and extraordinary determination required to operate in the thin air and extreme conditions of the world's highest peak.\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cbr\u003e\n  First published shortly after the expedition's triumph, The Ascent of Everest remains one of the classic works of mountaineering literature. Profusely illustrated with photographs, maps, and expedition material, it preserves a contemporary account of a landmark moment in exploration history. This 1955 Readers Union edition, based on the celebrated 1953 original publication, presents the complete story of the expedition in an attractive and highly readable format. The presence of the bookplate of M. W. Boyce of Glen Waverley adds a pleasing touch of provenance to a work that continues to inspire climbers, historians, and lovers of adventure alike.\"\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" rwr=\"1\" size=\"4\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       No dustjacket. Light wear only covers and spine. Bookplate present. Pages clean and well presented. A nice copy in good condition.  Please study photos to further understand condition.\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cbr\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      Size 20cm x 12.5cm x 2cm - 328 Pages\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47171530522763,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/ecfad9d7-a13d-40f8-a978-37dcd94517d6.jpg?v=1781157924","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/1955-the-ascent-of-everest-by-john-hunt-illustrated-mountaineering-book","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}