Sir Edmund Hillary. An Extraordinary Life

Cover Type: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine
Jacket Condition: Fine
Publisher: Penguin
Publisher Place: Australia
Publisher Year: 2005
Edition: First Edition

Description: 230 pages. Book and Jacket appear to have hardly been read and are both in Fine condition throughout.

Publishers Description: Around the world Sir Edmund Hillary is a legendary figure - climber, bold adventurer, practical philanthropist and one of the most widely respected persons of our time. He has survived extremes of human experience - from historic triumphs to crushing personal loss but he sees himself as an ordinary man, persistent rather than heroic. This lavishly illustrated book focuses on the highlights of his life, including: Conquering Everest; Journeying to the South Pole by tractor; Himalayan adventures; Philanthropist to the Sherpa people. This beautiful book is profusely illustrated, using fascinating material, such as letters, cards, diary pages, and ephemera, from his personal archive. It is a magnificent tribute to one of the greatest climbers and explorers of all time.

ISBN: 9780670045549