First published 1954
In 1950, a French expedition sets out to conquer the mighty Annapurna, a Himalayan giant that had never before been summited. Led by the fearless Maurice Herzog, the team battles treacherous terrain, violent storms, and their own physical limits to reach the elusive summit. But the true test begins as they must descend through a harrowing gauntlet of frostbite, starvation, and life-threatening injuries. This gripping account of human endurance in the face of unforgiving nature is a testament to the indomitable spirit of the mountaineers who risked everything to plant their flag atop one of the world's most formidable peaks.
Genres: biography, history, adventure, mountaineering
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking
Tropes: survival, triumph-over-adversity
Setting: Annapurna, Nepal
288 pages · Paperback · PIMLICO (RAND)