One of the finest mountaineering books.
He was one of the two climbers to reach the summit..
The distinguished French mountaineer Maurice Herzog was leader of the 1950 expedition to Annapurna.
As well as an introduction by Joe Simpson, this new edition includes 16 pages of photographs, which provide a remarkable visual record of this legendary expedition.
With breathtaking courage and grit manifest on every page, Annapurna is one of the greatest adventure stories ever told.
This is the enthralling story of the first conquest of Annapurna and the harrowing descent.
Maurice Herzog and other members of the French Alpine Club resolved to try.
WITH AN INTRODUCTION BY JOE SIMPSON In 1950, no mountain higher than 8,000 meters had ever been climbed.
A phenomenal tale of strength and valour.
One of the finest mountaineering books
