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Everest 1922 - The Epic Story of the First Attempt on the Worlds Highest Mountain by Mick Conefrey
24.99 AUD
Category: Sport
The dramatic and inspiring account of the very first attempt to climb Mount Everest, published to coincide with the centenary of the expedition of 1922.The first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama, and incident, popu ...Show more
Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent by Mick Conefrey
19.95 AUD
Category: History
Conefrey reveals that what has gone down in history as a supremely well-planned ascent was in fact beset by crises - both on and off the mountain. To succeed, team leader Colonel John Hunt and his team had to draw on unimaginable skill and determination, as well as sheer British ingenuity. Not only a gr ...Show more
Everest 1953 - The Epic Story of the First Ascent by Mick Conefrey
19.95 AUD
Category: History | Series: Legends and Lore Ser.
Discover the real story behind one of Britain's greatest triumphs On the morning of 2 June 1953, the day of Queen Elizabeth's coronation, the first news broke that Everest had finally been conquered. Drawing on first-hand interviews and unprecedented access to archives, this is a ground-breaking new ac ...Show more
Everest 1953: The First Ascent to the Roof of the World by Mick Conefrey
44.95 AUD
Category: History
In the only book to tell the real story of Everest 1953, Mick Conefrey reveals that what has gone down in history as a supremely well-planned attempt was in fact beset by crises - both on and off the mountain. To succeed, team leader Colonel John Hunt and his team had to draw on unimaginable skill and ...Show more
Fallen: George Mallory: The Man, The Myth and the 1924 Everest Tragedy by Mick Conefrey
34.99 AUD
Category: Biography & Memoir
'Mick Conefrey's Falle n is a marvellously researched and written story about the enigma of George Mallory and the fulfilment of his "Because it's there!"' Peter Hillary On 6 June, 1924 George Mallory donned an oxygen set and set off for the summit of Everest with his young partner Andrew Irvine. Two ...Show more
How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt: A Handbook for the Lady Adventurer by Mick Conefrey
19.95 AUD
Category: Travel Literature
Discover who dressed up as a Tibetan peasant to explore Asia and why you shouldn't let a gorilla near your bedroom. Pairing intrepid stories of yesteryear with hilarious retro tips from history's greatest female adventurers, How to Climb Mont Blanc in a Skirt is the perfect gift for both seasoned explor ...Show more
The Ghosts of K2: The Race for the Summit of the World's Most Deadly Mountain by Mick Conefrey
21.99 AUD
Category: Sport
K2 is almost 800ft shorter than Everest, yet it's a far harder climb. Many great mountaineers became obsessed with reaching its summit, not all of them lived to tell of their adventures. Capturing the depth of their obsession, the heart-stopping tension of the climb and delving into the controversy that ...Show more
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