The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition is a book written by Eric Shipton, detailing his experiences in exploring the world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest. The book recounts the events of the 1951 expedition, during which Shipton and his team set out to map the mountain and identify potential routes for future ascents.Throughout the book, Shipton provides vivid descriptions of the harsh terrain and extreme weather conditions that he and his team encountered during their journey. He also shares his personal ...
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The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition is a book written by Eric Shipton, detailing his experiences in exploring the world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest. The book recounts the events of the 1951 expedition, during which Shipton and his team set out to map the mountain and identify potential routes for future ascents.Throughout the book, Shipton provides vivid descriptions of the harsh terrain and extreme weather conditions that he and his team encountered during their journey. He also shares his personal reflections on the challenges and rewards of mountaineering, and the importance of teamwork and perseverance in achieving one's goals.The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as detailed maps and diagrams of the mountain and its surrounding areas. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mountaineering and the early attempts to conquer Mount Everest, as well as the personal experiences of one of the most renowned explorers of his time.Overall, The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in mountaineering, exploration, or adventure. It is a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the enduring allure of the world's highest peaks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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illus. Good/Fair only (see notes) (No international or priority) 128pp. Spine cocked, with sunned spots from holes in DJ along spine. DJ has 3 1/2" holes spine, 1" tears, edgewear. In mylar, but....Laid in are loose pages from the Life magazine article on the 1953 Expedition, which conquered the mountain.
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Illustrated by Glossy Photos...MAPS. some aerial photos. Very Good in Fair dust jacket. 8x10"oversized VERY GOOD CONDITION IN FAIR CLIPT(NOPR ICE) DUST JACKET BOTH VERY CLEAN, BRIGHT, NO MARKS. BUT DJ HAS several short edge tears, small chips & 2X3" CHIP BOTTOM at foredge in CLEAR VINYL PROTECTIVE BRODART. BOOK & DJ ARE CLEAN, solid..; ...Photos & text material on the famous mountain area. dark blue SPINE & COVER TITLES ON TAN CLOTH HARD COVERS. WHITE ENDPAPERS..; 128pg pages; . includes color pages & article from LIFE MAGAZINE. OCTOBER 11, 1959 "Italians Conquor the "Unclimbable Peak". ALSO. SAN FRANCISCO TOWN HALL FORUM PROGRAM FROM March 3rd & 10th. MOUNT EVEREST EXPEDITION TEAM. EDMUND HILLARY; CHARLES EVANS; GEORGE LOWS. Lecture program. nice,
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Very Good. No Jacket. 4to. First American edition. Hard cover in original cloth. Published NY: Dutton, 1952, first printing. Small 4to., 8 1/2" x 10 1/2", 128pp., illustrated with 68 pages of b/w plates. Some foxing on front and rear endpaper, else very good plus, clean example.
