Everest
by Joy Masoff
MountaineersJuvenile literatureBiographyMountaineeringEverest, mount (china and nepal), juvenile literature
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This title introduces readers to Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay, the first men to reach the peak of Mt. Everest. Illustrations. Difficult climbing conditions on Everest-rough terrain, cold temperatures, and high altitude-are explained. Various types of climbing equipment are discussed as well. Reaction to the conquest of Everest came from all around the world. Hillary and Norgay both used their fame to improve conditions for the people of Nepal.
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MountaineersJuvenile literatureBiographyMountaineeringEverest, mount (china and nepal), juvenile literatureMountaineering, juvenile literature
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Setting
New ZealandNepalEverest, Mount (China and Nepal)
About the author
Joy Masoff
1951
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