True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna

True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna - Paperback

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True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna - Paperback

True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna - Paperback

by David Roberts
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by David Roberts (Author)

In 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 an 8,000-meter peak. Maurice ​Herzog, the leader of the expedition, became a national hero in France, and Annapurna, his account of the historic ascent, has long been regarded as the ultimate tale of courage and cooperation under the harshest of conditions.

In True Summit, David Roberts presents a fascinating revision of this classic tale. Using newly available documents and information gleaned from a rare interview with Herzog (the only climber on the team still living), Roberts shows that the expedition was torn by dissent.

As he re-creates the actual events, Roberts lays bare Herzog's self-serving determination and bestows long-delayed credit to the most accomplished and unsung heroes. These new revelations will inspire young adventurers and change forever the way we think about this victory in the mountains and the climbers who achieved it.

Author Biography

David 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.

Number of Pages: 240
Dimensions: 0.65 x 8.48 x 5.53 IN
Publication Date: February 02, 2013
ISBN9781476738468
Author David Roberts
PublisherSimon & Schuster
GenreHistory, Sports, and Travel
FormatPaperback
PublishedFebruary 2013
LanguageENG- English
Pages240
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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