Sir Edmund Hillary: An Extraordinary Life
This beautiful book is profusely illustrated, using fascinating material such as letters, cards, diary pages and ephemera from Hillary's personal archive. It is a magnificent tribute to one of the greatest climbers and adventurers of all time".
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| ISBN |
9780670045549 |
| Barcode |
9780670045549 |
| Published |
6 October 2005 by Penguin |
| Format |
Hardback |
| Author(s) |
By Johnston, Alexa |
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Full details for this title
| Interest Age |
11-14 years |
| Reading Age |
11-14 years |
| Library of Congress |
Explorers, Mountaineers, New Zealand, Hillary, Edmund |
| NBS Text |
Biography: Sport |
| ONIX Text |
General/trade |
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| Number of Pages |
232 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 260mm
Height: 285mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 1,000g |
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| Dewey Code |
796.522092 |
| Catalogue Code |
16024 |
Description of this Book
Around the world Sir Edmund Hillary is a legendary figure - climber, bold adventurer, practical philanthropist and one of the most widely respected persons of our time. He has survived extremes of human experience - from historic triumphs to crushing personal loss ? but he sees himself as an ordinary man, persistent rather than heroic. This lavishly illustrated book focuses on the highlights of his life, including: Conquering Everest; Journeying to the South Pole by tractor; Himalayan adventures; Philanthropist to the Sherpa people. This beautiful book is profusely illustrated, using fascinating material, such as letters, cards, diary pages, and ephemera, from his personal archive. It is a magnificent tribute to one of the greatest climbers and explorers of all time.
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Awards & Reviews
| Awards |
Shortlisted for Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Biography Category 2006.
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Author's Bio
Alexa Johnston was curator of the Sir Edmund Hillary: Everest and Beyond exhibition for the Auckland Museum, the Explorers Hall at the National Geographic Museum, Washington DC and Otago Museum, Dunedin. She was principal curator at Auckland Art Gallery from 1990a 97 and now works as a freelance curator. Alexa has a close bond of friendship and trust with Sir Edmund.
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