Climbing Everest : tales of triumph and tragedy on the world's highest mountain

Summary: Features six of the most famous attempts to climb Mount Everest, discussing both those who made it to the summit, and those who did not.

Record details

ISBN: 0792251059 : SAL
Physical Description: print
128 pages ; 25 cm
Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2003]
Copyright: ©2003

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Because it's there: George Mallory attempts the climb -- On top of the world: Tenzing Norgay reaches the top -- The red flag in the summit snow: Chinese expedition finds new ways -- Everest by fair means: Reinhold Messner marches to his own drumbeat -- Kangshung Face: the east side story: American team tries the other side -- Everest for everyone?: Rob Hall and Scott Fischer's groups face deadly storm.