Description
Overview
Own a definitive piece of high-altitude mountaineering literature. Written by legendary climber and physician Thomas F. Hornbein, Everest: The West Ridge chronicles the historic, death-defying 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition. Published by George Allen & Unwin (London, 1971), this hardcover edition is a masterpiece of adventure storytelling accompanied by striking historical imagery.
Own a definitive piece of high-altitude mountaineering literature. Written by legendary climber and physician Thomas F. Hornbein, Everest: The West Ridge chronicles the historic, death-defying 1963 American Mount Everest Expedition. Published by George Allen & Unwin (London, 1971), this hardcover edition is a masterpiece of adventure storytelling accompanied by striking historical imagery.
The Story
In May 1963, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld attempted what many deemed impossible: ascending the formidable, unclimbed West Ridge of Mount Everest. Reaching a technical point of no return, they pushed to the summit in the late afternoon and were forced to survive a legendary, exposed bivouac above 28,000 feet without tents, sleeping bags, or extra oxygen. It remains one of the greatest survival epics in Himalayan history.
In May 1963, Tom Hornbein and Willi Unsoeld attempted what many deemed impossible: ascending the formidable, unclimbed West Ridge of Mount Everest. Reaching a technical point of no return, they pushed to the summit in the late afternoon and were forced to survive a legendary, exposed bivouac above 28,000 feet without tents, sleeping bags, or extra oxygen. It remains one of the greatest survival epics in Himalayan history.
Condition Report
- Overall Grade: Good Vintage Condition.
- Dust Jacket: Present with light shelf wear, minor edge rubbing, and minimal chipping. It protects the main book beautifully.
- Binding & Boards: Hardboards are flat and straight; binding remains firm and structurally square.
- Pages: Clean text block, tight pages, with no heavy foxing, missing pages, or internal ink annotations. A well-preserved copy for any collector’s shelf.
Karin’s Choice: This is a rare, highly collectible 1971 Allen & Unwin edition.
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