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Fallen Giants

- A History of Himalayan Mountaineering from the Age of Empire to the Age of Extremes

About Fallen Giants

The first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa teammate Tenzing Norgay is a familiar saga, but less well known are the tales of many other adventurers who also came to test their skills and courage on Mount Everest. This illustrated book presents a comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering.

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  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780300164206
  • Binding:
  • Paperback
  • Pages:
  • 592
  • Published:
  • February 22, 2010
  • Dimensions:
  • 179x252x34 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 1024 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: December 19, 2024

Description of Fallen Giants

The first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953 by Sir Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa teammate Tenzing Norgay is a familiar saga, but less well known are the tales of many other adventurers who also came to test their skills and courage on Mount Everest. This illustrated book presents a comprehensive history of Himalayan mountaineering.

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