Edmund Hillary – High Adventure – First UK Edition 1955
£50.00
A first edition, first printing of ‘High Adventure’ by Edmund Hillary, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1955. A very good book, without inscriptions. Some slight bumping to the head and base of the spine. Spotting is present to the text block. Offsetting to the front and rear end papers. In a good, clipped wrapper showing some loss to the front panel and spine tips.
This gripping autobiography traverses Hillary’s adventures, from scaling peaks in New Zealand to the historic 1953 Everest ascent alongside Tenzing Norgay. He shares the triumphs, challenges, and the spirit of exploration that defined his extraordinary life. “High Adventure” not only chronicles the conquest of Everest but also reflects Hillary’s passion for exploration, making it a timeless narrative of courage and perseverance. This riveting account captures the essence of high-altitude challenges, encapsulating Hillary’s legacy as a pioneering adventurer in the world of mountaineering.
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A first edition, first printing of ‘High Adventure’ by Edmund Hillary, published by Hodder & Stoughton in 1955. A very good book, without inscriptions. Some slight bumping to the head and base of the spine. Spotting is present to the text block. Offsetting to the front and rear end papers. In a good, clipped wrapper showing some loss to the front panel and spine tips.
This gripping autobiography traverses Hillary’s adventures, from scaling peaks in New Zealand to the historic 1953 Everest ascent alongside Tenzing Norgay. He shares the triumphs, challenges, and the spirit of exploration that defined his extraordinary life. “High Adventure” not only chronicles the conquest of Everest but also reflects Hillary’s passion for exploration, making it a timeless narrative of courage and perseverance. This riveting account captures the essence of high-altitude challenges, encapsulating Hillary’s legacy as a pioneering adventurer in the world of mountaineering.
