The Call of Everest: The History, Science, and Future of the World's Tallest Peak by Thomas Hornbein, Conrad Anker, Bernadette McDonald

The Call of Everest: The History, Science, and Future of the World's Tallest Peak

Thomas Hornbein, Conrad Anker, Bernadette McDonald

275 pages first pub 2013 (editions)

nonfiction adventurous informative slow-paced
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The Call of Everest: The History, Science, and Future of the World's Tallest Peak is a gripping and sumptuous read that will captivate anyone who has ever been drawn to the allure of adventure, the majesty of the natural world, and the thrill of exploration, making it a perfect fit for readers who crave a rich and immersive journey to the highest point on Earth.

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Gripping and sumptuous, this is the definitive book on the history, mystique, and science of Mount Everest, including how climate change is impacting the world's tallest mountain.   In 1963, the American Mount Everest Expedition made mountaineerin...

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