View From The Summit

Discover the extraordinary feats of Sir Edmund Hillary in 'View From The Summit', an acclaimed memoir that encapsulates his remarkable adventures and humanitarian spirit. As the first person to conquer Mount Everest alongside Tenzing Norgay, Hillary's journey goes beyond climbing; he has navigated the South Pole using tractors and jetboated up the Ganges River. Published in 2003 by Random House UK, this B-format paperback spans 416 pages, providing a detailed account of his life dedicated to adventure and service.

Explore how Hillary transformed his fame into positive impact through initiatives that built schools, clinics, and infrastructure in Nepal. 'View From The Summit' serves as not only a testament to one man's adventures but also a reflection on resilience, human capability, and the spirit of exploration. This memoir is a must-read for enthusiasts of mountaineering, adventurers, and anyone inspired by personal growth and philanthropic efforts. With its candid insights, this book will captivate your heart and mind while motivating you to pursue your own challenges.

Order now and experience the life and lessons of one of history's greatest adventurers. Enjoy FREE shipping on your purchase at Smartfox NZ, but please note that combined shipping is not available with this item. Anticipate receiving your order within 10 days. Capture the essence of adventure with this life-affirming memoir today!
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ISBN: 9780552151047
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2003
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Pages: 416


Description:
The first man to set foot on the summit of Everest, the man wholed a team of tractors to the South Pole, the man whojetboatedup the Ganges from the ocean to the sky has, for the first time,gathered all the remarkable adventures of a long life into onevolume. But there is more to Edmund Hillary than this. He is alsothe man who repaid his debt of fame to the Himalayas byinaugurating a programme of building schools, clinics, airstripsand bridges in Nepal. With his still active support, these havegone from strength to strength in the fifty years since he himselfmastered the Hillary Step and led his companion Tenzing Norgayup Everest's final summit ridge.view from the summit is a thoughtful and honest reappraisal ofa life spent pushing human ability to its limits and relishing thechallenges thrown down by the elements. It is also the story ofa man whom the world has taken to its heart.


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