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Synopsis
This complete history tells the truth about many of those who have attempted to climb to the roof of the world.
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About the Author
Walt Unsworth is a widely published author with titles such as Encyclopedia of Mountaineering and Hold the Heights, as well as many United Kingdom walking guides to his credit. He lives with his wife in England's Lake District.
Review
It is far and away the best book on Everest. -- Charles Warren, Everest 1935, '36, '38
Of the volumes of books written about Mount Everest, none is more definitive than Everest: The Mountaineering History ... this book will leave you satisfied.(Iowa City (IA) Gazette) -- (Iowa City - Gazette)
This is a masterly achievement--a splendid work by a most percipient and able writer. -- John Hunt, Everest 1953
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Everest
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Penguin Books Ltd, United Kingdom, London, 1981
ISBN 10: 0713911085
ISBN 13: 9780713911084
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Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Illus (illustrator). The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR002626223
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Everest
Seller: WeBuyBooks, Rossendale, LANCS, United Kingdom
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Condition: Good. Illus (illustrator). Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A few small marks or stains to the page edges/pages . A tan to the page edges/pages . Small Tears to the Dust Jacket/Slipcase, or may be price clipped. Seller Inventory # wbb0021022614
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Everest
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Allen Lane, London, 1981
ISBN 10: 0713911085
ISBN 13: 9780713911084
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First Edition
Seller: Blue Skye Books, Novato, CA, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. Allen Lane, London, 1981. First edition. Book has light foxing top page edges. Dj has light staining on bottom flaps, scattered stains on inside at the folds, one small closed tear at bottom front fold. Three sections B & W photos (55 in all), 2 sections color photos (17), 4 line drawings, 5 maps. 5 appendices including summary of expeditions (1921-79) and list of fatalities (1921-1979). Extensive bibliography, notes & references and glossary. Great gift. Seller Inventory # 000024
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Everest
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Allen Lane, 1981
ISBN 10: 0713911085
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hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Illus (illustrator). First Edition. shelf wear on the jacket. a bit marked. ownership inscription, some tape residue. all pages are intact and legible. soundly bound. may require extra postage.[SK]. Our orders are shipped using tracked courier delivery services. Seller Inventory # b63bz
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Everest / Walt Unsworth
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London : Allen Lane, 1981
ISBN 10: 0713911085
ISBN 13: 9780713911084
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Seller: MW Books, New York, NY, U.S.A.
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Illus (illustrator). First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 578 pages; Physical description: xiv, 578p, [64]p of plates (some col. ), maps, ports ; 24cm. Subjects: Mountaineering - Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) - History. Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) 2 Kg. Seller Inventory # 206057
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Everest / Walt Unsworth
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London : Allen Lane, 1981
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Seller: MW Books Ltd., Galway, Ireland
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Illus (illustrator). First Edition. Near fine cloth copy in a good if somewhat edge-nicked and dust-dulled dw, now mylar-sleeved. Remains particularly and surprisingly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong.; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 578 pages; Physical description: xiv, 578p, [64]p of plates (some col. ), maps, ports ; 24cm. Subjects: Mountaineering - Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) - History. Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) 2 Kg. Seller Inventory # 206057
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Everest
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Allen Lane, London, 1981
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Seller: Arapiles Mountain Books - Mount of Alex, Castlemaine, VIC, Australia
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Hard Cover. Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. Illus (illustrator). First Edition. VG/VG. 8vo. original blue boards gilt (extremities a little bumped, a few marks to leaf edges) in dustwrapper priced £14.95 (edges rubbed); pp. xiv, 578, with 55 plates, 4 figures & 5 maps. Heavy item (1.5 kg), additional postage may be required for international delivery. A very good copy. [Neate U21: Definitive history of Everest climbing]. Seller Inventory # 004572
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Everest
Seller: Anytime Books, London, United Kingdom
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Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Illus (illustrator). Comprehensive and possibly definitive account of Everest exploration. pp578, illus. DW [price clipped] in archival sleeve. Almost fine copy. Seller Inventory # 008404
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Everest
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Allen Lane, London, UK, 1981
ISBN 10: 0713911085
ISBN 13: 9780713911084
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Seller: Second Edition Books, Butte, MT, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illus (illustrator). 1st Edition. Signed and inscribed by author on title page, "Best wishes Walt Unsworth." Binding tight; pencil underlining and notations throughout. Blue boards with gilt lettering on spine; mild bumping and wear at corners and spine ends; fading to spine and three-quarters of front board; some light scuffing from shelf wear. A comprehensive history of Everest and its mountaineers, illustrated throughout with black and white photos. 1st edition as no later printings listed. 577pp. including index and appendices. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 027069
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