Description
Author Maurice Herzog
Publisher E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., New York
Format Hardcover, 1953 Second Printing
Condition very good interior some wear on the cover
Summary
Annapurna by Maurice Herzog is an enduring classic of mountaineering literature that captures the harrowing and triumphant true story of the first successful ascent of an 8,000-meter peak. In 1950, Herzog led the French Himalayan Expedition to the summit of Annapurna—then the highest mountain ever climbed. This gripping narrative, translated from French by Nea Morin and Janet Adam Smith, plunges readers into the drama, danger, and sacrifice of one of the most daring feats in climbing history. With vivid photographic documentation by Marcel Ichac and an introduction by legendary climber Eric Shipton, the book is not only a thrilling adventure but also a tribute to human resilience and team spirit. This 1953 second printing retains its iconic dust jacket and includes both color illustrations and monochrome gravures. For collectors, historians, and lovers of true-life exploration, Annapurna stands as a milestone that redefined the limits of possibility in the high Himalayas.