True Summit by Roberts
In a startling look at the classic Annapurna--the most famous book about mountaineering--David Roberts discloses what really happened on the legendary expedition to the Himalayan peak. In June 1950, a team of mountaineers was the first to conquer an 8,000-meter peak. Maurice Herzog, the leader of the expedition, became a national hero in France, and Annapurna, his account of the historic ascent, has long been regarded as the ultimate tale of courage and cooperation under the harshest of conditions. In True Summit, David Roberts presents a fascinating revision of this classic tale. Using newly available documents and information gleaned from a rare interview with Herzog (the only climber on the team still living), Roberts shows that the expedition was torn by dissent. As he re-creates the actual events, Roberts lays bare Herzog's self-serving determination and bestows long-delayed credit to the most accomplished and unsung heroes. These new revelations will inspire young adventurers and change forever the way we think about this victory in the mountains and the climbers who achieved it.
David Roberts was born in Liverpool. He studied fashion before moving to Hong Kong to work as a fashion illustrator. Since returning to the UK, he has illustrated numerous books, and was runner-up for the prestigious Mother Goose Award for children's illustration. His titles include the smash hits Ada Twist, Scientist and Rosie Rever, Engineer published by Abrams, the Dirty Bertie series, Julia Donaldson's Tyrannosaurus Drip, and many Philip Ardagh titles. David now lives and works in London where, when not drawing, he likes to make hats.
Lynn Roberts has worked with children's literature for many years, both as a specialist in book shops and as a writer. Cinderella was her first picture book, and she says, When someone bought it [from me] for the first time, I had a smile to myself. But I didn't let on.... She then went on to author Rapunzel and Little Red, both for Pavilion.
Lynn Roberts has worked with children's literature for many years, both as a specialist in book shops and as a writer. Cinderella was her first picture book, and she says, When someone bought it [from me] for the first time, I had a smile to myself. But I didn't let on.... She then went on to author Rapunzel and Little Red, both for Pavilion.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780743203272 |
| ISBN 10 | 0743203275 |
| Title | True Summit |
| Author | Roberts |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2002-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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