Everest - The First Ascent by Harriet Tuckey
A doctor and physiologist, Griffith Pugh revolutionised almost every aspect of British high-altitude mountaineering, transforming the climbers' attitude to oxygen, the clothes they wore, their equipment, fluid intake and acclimatisation. Yet, far from receiving the acclaim he was due, he was met with suspicion and ridicule.
Shines an entirely new light on the great expedition - a riveting read, full of surprises -- Sir Chris Bonington
The most important addition to the story of Everest* Doug Scott *
Marvellously enjoyable and exciting... * The Times *
Gripping... finally establishes [Pugh] as the real hero of the expedition. * Daily Mail *
The most important addition to the story of Everest* Doug Scott *
Marvellously enjoyable and exciting... * The Times *
Gripping... finally establishes [Pugh] as the real hero of the expedition. * Daily Mail *
Harriet Tuckey is the daughter of Griffith Pugh. She has a first-class honours degree in English Literature and an MA in the Sociology of Literature from the University of Essex, as well as a postgraduate diploma in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute. She has worked for the policy think tank PEP, the UK Department of Employment and the Manpower Services Commission in various research capacities. She lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781846043659 |
| ISBN 10 | 1846043654 |
| Title | Everest - The First Ascent |
| Author | Harriet Tuckey |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Ebury Publishing |
| Year published | 2014-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 432 |
| Prizes | Winner of British Sports Book Awards: Outstanding Sports Writing Award 2014 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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