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The ascent of Everest / John Hunt

by John Hunt, Baron Hunt

This account details the historic 1953 expedition that achieved the first successful summit of Mount Everest, highlighting the collective endeavour and preparation of previous climbers who made the achievement possible.

Accession 16584 ISBN — Publisher Readers Book Club
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Astronomy Biology Family and Society Fitness Geography Life Sciences Science Travel
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