Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak

On June 3, 1950, a team of French mountaineers led by Maurice Herzog made history by reaching the summit of Annapurna, the tenth highest mountain in the world and the first 8,000-meter peak to be climbed.

Annapurna is a formidable mountain, with steep slopes, treacherous crevasses, and unpredictable weather. The French team faced numerous challenges during their ascent, including altitude sickness, frostbite, and avalanches. But they persevered, and on the morning of June 3rd, Herzog and Louis Lachenal reached the summit.

Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak

by Maurice Herzog

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The descent from Annapurna was even more harrowing than the ascent. Herzog and Lachenal were both severely frostbitten, and they had to be carried down the mountain by their teammates. But they eventually made it back to safety, and their achievement was hailed as one of the greatest feats in mountaineering history.

Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak is the story of the French team's historic ascent. It is a gripping account of adventure, exploration, and human endurance. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering, climbing, or the history of exploration.

About the Author

Maurice Herzog was a French mountaineer and explorer. He was the leader of the French team that made the first successful ascent of Annapurna in 1950. Herzog wrote several books about his mountaineering experiences, including Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak.

Herzog was born in Lyon, France, in 1919. He began climbing at a young age, and he quickly became one of the leading mountaineers in France. In 1950, he was chosen to lead the French team that attempted to climb Annapurna. The team was successful, and Herzog became a national hero.

After his successful ascent of Annapurna, Herzog continued to climb and explore. He led expeditions to the Andes, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram. He also wrote several books about his experiences. Herzog died in 2012 at the age of 93.

Reviews

"Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak is a classic of mountaineering literature. It is a gripping account of adventure, exploration, and human endurance." - The New York Times

"Herzog's writing is clear and concise, and his descriptions of the mountain and the climb are vivid and exciting." - The Washington Post

"Annapurna is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering, climbing, or the history of exploration." - The Guardian

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Annapurna: The First Conquest of an 8,000-Meter Peak

by Maurice Herzog

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	3171 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	237 pages
Lending	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported

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