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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 determination, as well as sheer British ingenuity. Everest 1953 is not only a gripping true story of courage and adventure, but a fascinating window into the media contest to cover this seminal event in coronation year. The Times had exclusive access to the team, but the Daily Mail and other papers used subterfuge and shenanigans to get their scoops. Revealing the answers to long-enduring controversies -- did Tenzing or Hillary actually reach the top first? -- and exploring the legacy of this great ascent, it is the perfect way to commemorate a year of British sporting triumph.
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Table of contents
- Everest 1953: The Epic Story of the First Ascent
- Title
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Prologue: Our Mountain
- 1. Mr Everest
- 2. The Real Climbers
- 3. The Turquoise Goddess
- 4. A Very British Coup
- 5. A Paper Mountain
- 6. The Kathmandu Cold Shoulder
- 7. The Khumbu Icefall
- 8. The Lhotse Face
- 9. First Up
- 10. To the Summit
- 11. Snow Conditions Bad
- 12. Whose Mountain?
- 13. Bringing Everest Home
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Notes
- Bibliography and Sources
- Index
- About the Author