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A spirited recounting of a life more adventurous than most. The author Captain Kohli is best known as the leader of the first successful Indian expedition to Everest in 1965 that saw a record-breaking nine climbers atop the peak. The success followed two earlier heartbreaking attempts, in one of which he spent a harrowing three nights in the death zone (above 27,650ft), thus setting a world record. But that is not all. Captain Kohli has led a remarkable life, having had a career in the Navy, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and in adventure tourism. His skill as a mountaineer was put to the test when, while working as an intelligence operator, he was involved in the misguided exercise to place plutonium-powered monitoring devices on Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot during the mid-sixties. The episode stirred up a storm internationally when the possibility of water contamination became known. The author's turbulent childhood prepared him for the rigours of later life. Born in the scenic Haripur, now in Pakistan, he survived a hair-raising train journey to Amritsar at the time of Partition. The experience was to leave a permanent mark. Apart from the indefatigable spirit of heroism and adventure, One More Step conveys an amazing zest for life. And as the title amply illustrates, Captain Kohli's autobiography reveals his 'never say die' philosophy - as he says, 'It saved my life'. -- Contents: Martyr's Summit; Pillar to Post; Train to India; Struggle for Survival; Summit Forts of Shivaji; Revelation; In the Karakorams; Over the Waves; Naval Siege of Nanda Kot; Stumped at South Col; Loot and Ransom; Tenzing's Darjeeling; Lost on Everest; Highest Frontiers; Nine Atop Everest; Cathedral in Ice; Encounters With Death; Playground of the Gods; Islands in the Sun; Down Under Days; Climbing the Ganges; Corridors of Power; Sojourns in Bhutan and Hong Kong; Back to India and the ITBP; IMF and I; Saving the Himalayas; Epilogue; Index.
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- PublisherPenguin India
- Publication date2005
- ISBN 10 0670057878
- ISBN 13 9780670057870
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages336
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One More Step: An Autobiography
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Penguin Viking, India, 2005
ISBN 10: 0670057878
ISBN 13: 9780670057870
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover, xi + 322 pages, b&w photos and maps in text, NOT ex-library. Book is clean and bright with unmarked text, free of inscriptions and stamps, firmly bound. Untorn & unclipped dust jacket shows shelfwear and rubbing to edges, a couple of small scuff-marks on the back. -- This book recounts the remarkable life journey of one of India's most celebrated mountaineers. M.S. Kohli takes readers through his early life, his passion for mountaineering, and the numerous expeditions he led, including his role in the successful Indian Everest Expedition of 1965. This inspiring autobiography provides an intimate look at the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned from a life dedicated to adventure and exploration. Kohli's narrative is not just a recount of his climbs but a testament to human perseverance, leadership, and the relentless pursuit of goals against all odds. -- Contents: Martyr's Summit; Pillar to Post; Train to India; Struggle for Survival; Summit Forts of Shivaji; Revelation; In the Karakorams; Over the Waves; Naval Siege of Nanda Kot; Stumped at South Col; Loot and Ransom; Tenzing's Darjeeling; Lost on Everest; Highest Frontiers; Nine Atop Everest; Cathedral in Ice; Encounters With Death; Playground of the Gods; Islands in the Sun; Down Under Days; Climbing the Ganges; Corridors of Power; Sojourns in Bhutan and Hong Kong; Back to India and the ITBP; IMF and I; Saving the Himalayas; Epilogue; Index -- A spirited recounting of a life more adventurous than most. The author Captain Kohli is best known as the leader of the first successful Indian expedition to Everest in 1965 that saw a record-breaking nine climbers atop the peak. The success followed two earlier heartbreaking attempts, in one of which he spent a harrowing three nights in the death zone (above 27,650ft), thus setting a world record. But that is not all. Captain Kohli has led a remarkable life, having had a career in the Navy, the Indo-Tibetan Border Police, and in adventure tourism. His skill as a mountaineer was put to the test when, while working as an intelligence operator, he was involved in the misguided exercise to place plutonium-powered monitoring devices on Nanda Devi and Nanda Kot during the mid-sixties. The episode stirred up a storm internationally when the possibility of water contamination became known. The author's turbulent childhood prepared him for the rigours of later life. Born in the scenic Haripur, now in Pakistan, he survived a hair-raising train journey to Amritsar at the time of Partition. The experience was to leave a permanent mark. Apart from the indefatigable spirit of heroism and adventure, One More Step conveys an amazing zest for life. And as the title amply illustrates, Captain Kohli's autobiography reveals his 'never say die' philosophy - as he says, 'It saved my life'. Seller Inventory # 008231
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One more step. An autobiography
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