True Summit: What Really Happened on the Legendary Ascent of Annapurna (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781476738468)

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.

Author: David Roberts
ISBN-10: 1476738467
ISBN-13: 9781476738468
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Language: English
Published: 02/02/2013
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.49lbs
Size: 8.48h x 5.53w x 0.65d