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Description:A history of those who have scaled Mount Everest--and the advances in mountaineering over a century.At one time, the summits of the world's highest peaks--Everest included--were beyond reach. Pioneering attempts to overcome the dangers of climbing at extremely high altitudes ended in failure, sometimes with disastrous consequences. Yet today, high-altitude ascents are frequent, almost commonplace. Everest can be conquered by relatively inexperienced mountaineers, and their exploits barely merit media attention--unless they go fatally wrong.This dramatic history of Everest climbs describes in vivid detail the struggle to conquer the mountain and the advances in scientific knowledge that made the conquest possible. It also offers compelling insight into the science of mountaineering--as well as the physical and psychological challenges faced by individuals who choose to test themselves in some of the harshest conditions on earth.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Everest & Conquest in the Himalaya: Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain. To get started finding Everest & Conquest in the Himalaya: Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Pages: 240

Format: PDF, EPUB & Kindle Edition

Publisher: Pen & Sword Books

Release: 2011

ISBN: 1781596751

Description: A history of those who have scaled Mount Everest--and the advances in mountaineering over a century.At one time, the summits of the world's highest peaks--Everest included--were beyond reach. Pioneering attempts to overcome the dangers of climbing at extremely high altitudes ended in failure, sometimes with disastrous consequences. Yet today, high-altitude ascents are frequent, almost commonplace. Everest can be conquered by relatively inexperienced mountaineers, and their exploits barely merit media attention--unless they go fatally wrong.This dramatic history of Everest climbs describes in vivid detail the struggle to conquer the mountain and the advances in scientific knowledge that made the conquest possible. It also offers compelling insight into the science of mountaineering--as well as the physical and psychological challenges faced by individuals who choose to test themselves in some of the harshest conditions on earth.We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Everest & Conquest in the Himalaya: Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain. To get started finding Everest & Conquest in the Himalaya: Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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