Annapurna
The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak
Maurice Herzog
The book chronicles the harrowing 1950 French expedition to the Himalayas, culminating in the first successful ascent of an 8,000-meter mountain, Annapurna. It details the climbers' relentless struggle against extreme conditions and their ultimate triumph despite facing severe frostbite and life-threatening challenges.
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