Coronation Everest

Jan Morris

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Faber & Faber
01 July 2005

True stories of heroism, endurance & survival; Social & cultural history; Geographical discovery & exploration; Travel & holiday

Exquisite, powerful . . . I can think of no better way of commemorating British exploration's culminating triumph.' Simon Winchester

This classic account offers a breathtakingly intimate evocation of the most famous of all mountaineering exploits - and of perhaps the last great old-fashioned Fleet Street scoop.

'It was Morris who broke the news that a British-led expedition had conquered Mount Everest the day before the Queen's coronation in 1953 . . . Allied to physical courage in getting down the mountain and a dogged resourcefulness in getting the news home, Morris scooped the world and was launched on one of the most remarkable literary careers in the second half of the 20th century.' Guardian

By: Jan Morris
Imprint: Faber & Faber
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Edition: New edition
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 145g
ISBN: 9780571219445
ISBN 10: 0571219446
Pages: 176
Publication Date: 01 July 2005
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jan Morris is the author of Venice, the Pax Britannica trilogy, Trieste and Conundrum.