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Search - EVEREST AND CONQUEST IN THE HIMALAYA: Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain
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EVEREST AND CONQUEST IN THE HIMALAYA Science and Courage on the World's Highest Mountain Author: A century ago 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 inexper... more »
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Genres:
- History >> Historical Study >> Social History
- History >> Military
- Sports & Outdoors >> Mountaineering >> Mountain Climbing