CLIMBING EVERESTTales of Triumph and Tragedy on the World's Highest Mountain
By Audrey Salkeld
128 pages/ages 10 & up
National Geographic 2003
CLIMBING EVEREST
Tales of Triumph and Tragedy on the World's Highest Mountain
By Audrey Salkeld
128 pages/ages 10 & up
National Geographic 2003
At 29,035 feet, the summit of Mt. Everest presents a daunting challenge to even the most skillful and best-equipped climbers. Hailed as the highest mountain in the world during the mid-1800's, Everest boasts three awe-inspiring ridges separating steep, rugged mountainfaces.
The lure of Mt. Everest has dubbed this peak "the crown jewel of the Earth." Adventurous climbers have tried to conquer it, some successfully and others tragically. This book features six famous expeditions, each different because of group dynamics and the end result of their efforts. Stunning photographs make it a page-turner in its own right, but coupled with narrative of triumph and tragedy, it's a dramatic tribute to those who dared begin an adventure of a lifetime.