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Tenzing: Hero of Everest by Douglas, Ed

by Douglas, Ed | HC | VeryGood
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Condition
Very Good
A book that has been read but is in excellent condition. No obvious damage to the cover, with the dust jacket included for hard covers. No missing or damaged pages, no creases or tears, and no underlining/highlighting of text or writing in the margins. May be very minimal identifying marks on the inside cover. Very minimal wear and tear. See all condition definitionsopens in a new window or tab
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“May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend ...
Binding
Hardcover
Weight
1 lbs
Product Group
Book
IsTextBook
No
ISBN
9780792269830
Book Title
Tenzing : Hero of Everest
Publisher
National Geographic Society
Item Length
9 in
Publication Year
2003
Format
Hardcover
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Ed Douglas
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Topic
General, Mountaineering, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Item Weight
20 oz
Item Width
6 in
Number of Pages
304 Pages

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Product Identifiers

Publisher
National Geographic Society
ISBN-10
0792269837
ISBN-13
9780792269830
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2456256

Product Key Features

Book Title
Tenzing : Hero of Everest
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2003
Topic
General, Mountaineering, Ecosystems & Habitats / Mountains
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Nature, Sports & Recreation, Biography & Autobiography, History
Author
Ed Douglas
Format
Hardcover

Dimensions

Item Weight
20 oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2002-033802
Dewey Edition
21
Dewey Decimal
796.5/22/092
Synopsis
In 1953, Tenzing Norgay was at the heart of the successful British Everest expedition as leader of the Sherpas whose hard work brought victory and as one of the two lead climbers to reach the top. But behind Tenzing’s radiant smile is an untold story of courage, tragedy, and ambition, of a man who overcame incredible odds just to reach the bottom of the mountain. Born in a sacred Tibetan valley in the shadow of Everest, Tenzing’s long journey led him from life as an illiterate yak herder to become the friend of Nehru, feted by monarchs and presidents all over the world. Set against the backdrop of one of the greatest chapters in the history of exploration, Tenzing: Hero of Everest recounts the jubilant moments at the summit: Tenzing was effusive, putting an arm around Hillary’s shoulders, and thumping him on the back with infectious delight. Hillary joined in.... Now all below them...the valleys where Tenzing had grown up. ‘It was such a sight as I had never seen before,’ he said, ‘and would never see again—wild, wonderful, and terrible. But terror was not what I felt. I loved the mountains too well for that. I loved Everest too well.’” Mountaineering historian Ed Douglas reveals for the first time Tenzing’s long climb from obscurity. Drawing on extensive interviews with family members, climbing partners, and members of the Sherpa community in Darjeeling and Nepal, the book chronicles his rise to fame and the aftermath of his triumph. The result is a wealth of new material about a man who made his people famous and whose life was the stuff of legend.
LC Classification Number
GV199.92.T46D68 2003

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