Annapurna : The First

Conquest of an 8000-
Metre Peak
 By
Maurice Herzog
Vintage Publishing
 One of the finest mountaineering books. A phenomenal tale of
strength and valour.

WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSON

In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been

climbed. Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine
Club resolved to try. This is the enthralling story of the first
conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent. With
breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is
one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.

As well as an introduction by Joe Simpson, this new edition

includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a remarkable
visual record of this legendary expedition.

The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader

of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna. He was one of the two
climbers to reach the summit.

Vintage Publishing

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