Maurice herzog signed book

This first edition, signed by whitey herzog, kevin horrigan is available at bauman rare books. Upon his return, he wrote a bestselling book about the expedition. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive. Inscribed by the author who has added june 3rd 1950 the day the summit was reached. This book was published on the 15th of may, 1951 by arthaud in paris.

Annapurna publisher signed 1st by maurice herzog by. Annapurna by herzog, maurice and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Six decades after his 1950 annapurna climb made maurice herzog a household name, the famed french mountaineer died friday at age 93. This was a very interesting account of the 1950 french expedition to climb annapurna. Climber and author maurice herzog adventure journal. In late 1950, maurice herzog lay in the american hospital at neuillysurseine, on the outskirts of paris, dictating what would become the bestselling mountaineering book. Maurice herzog 15 january 1919 december 2012 was a french mountaineer and administrator who was born in lyon, france. Maurice herzog obituary mountaineering the guardian. Annapurna publisher signed 1st by maurice herzog by maurice herzog by maurice herzog a readable copy. First conquest of an 8000m peak maurice herzog 1952 reprint softcover dj near fine signed by.

Annapurna was the first 8000meter mountain to be climbed. Discover book depositorys huge selection of maurice herzog books online. Shop maurice herzog signed book annapurna and more music, movie, and tv memorabilia at amazons entertainment collectibles store. First conquest of an 8000meter peak 1951 is a book by french climber maurice herzog, leader of the 1950 french annapurna expedition, the. Annapurna the first 8000 metre peak 26493 feet books tell you. He led the 1950 french annapurna expedition that first climbed a peak over 8000m, annapurna, in 1950, and reached the summit with louis lachenal. In late 1950, maurice herzog lay in the american hospital at. Written by the leader of the expedition, maurice herzog, the account revealed that he was a topnotch leader and decisionmaker and was innovative and bold. In a poignant passage in herzogs classic book about the climb. Although the climb was successful the descent became a twoweek epic, from which herzog narrowly escaped with his life. I took up mountain climbing after reading that book. The first conquest of an 8000metre peak by maurice herzog, joe simpson isbn.

A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. It has been reported that the other climbers had to sign a contract not to sell their story of the. He gained international fame in 1950 as the leader of the expedition that summited annapurna i, the first 8,000meter peak ever climbed by man. Whitey herzog signed photo, autographed mlb pictures. Octavo, original blue cloth, illustrated throughout. This is the most widelyread and influential mountaineering book ever published. Explore books by maurice herzog with our selection at. First edition in english, preceding the american edition by one year. Maurice herzog, who has died aged 93, fulfilled all the criteria for a 20thcentury french hero. For three years, annapurna was the highest anyone had ever climbed on earth. Book is first edition, first printing, dustjacket states third printing, slightly chipped with small piece missing on back, in archival cover, front bright. Maurice herzog led an expedition of french climbers to the summit of this 26,000foot himalayan peak in 1950. The first conquest of an 8,000meter peak by maurice. Annapurna first conquest of an 8000meter peak 26493 feet 1953 5th us ed hardcover no dj very good signed by maurice herzog multiple.