Annapurna by Maurice Herzog
The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak
This book recounts the incredible true story of a French expedition to the Himalayas in the early 1950s. The team, led by an experienced mountaineer, faces extreme weather conditions, challenging terrains, and life-threatening situations in their quest to conquer the Annapurna peak. Despite losing fingers and toes to frostbite, the leader becomes the first person to reach the summit of an 8,000-meter peak, marking a significant milestone in mountaineering history. The narrative is not just about the physical journey but also delves into the psychological and emotional struggles of the climbers.
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- Published
- 1951
- Nationality
- French
- Length
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- Pages
- 300
- Original Language
- French
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- Alternate Titles
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- Annapurna, First Conquest Of An 8000 Meter Peak
- Annapurna, premier 8000
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This book is on the following 3 lists:
- 6th on Extreme Classics: The 100 Greatest Adventure Books of All Time (National Geographic Adventure Magazine)
- 77th on The Top 100 Sports Books of All Time (Sports Illustrated)
- 100 Best Non-Fiction Books (in Translation) of the 20th Century … and Beyond (Counterpunch)