252 pages : illustrations (some color)., maps, portraits ; 30 x 32 cm
Contents
Foreword / Sir Edmund Hillary -- A message from the Dalai Lama / Tenzin Gyatso -- The photographs / Joanna Wright -- The highest mountain in the world / Ed Douglas -- Chomolungma / Ed Douglas -- The long ascent, 1921-1953 / Stephen Venables -- Sherpas / Tashi and Judy Tenzing -- The continuing challenge / Stephen Venables with Reinhold Messner -- Mount Everest expedition members, 1921-1953 / Sue Thompson and Mike Westmacott -- Ascents since 1953
Summary
Chronicling the history of Everest exploration from the early years of the 20th century, this illustrated volume is published to celebrate the 50th anniversary in May 2003 of the first successful ascent of Everest by Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay on 29 May 1953
