Everest - The First Ascent by Harriet Tuckey - ISBN: 9781846043659
Paperback
Forgotten scientist’s vital Everest breakthrough: The untold story of triumph.

Everest - The First Ascent

The untold story of Griffith Pugh, the man who made it possible

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  • Paperback

    432 pages

  • Release Date

    2 June 2014

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Summary

WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL SPORTS WRITING AWARD, BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS WINNER OF THE BOARDMAN TASKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE MOUNTAIN & WILDERNESS PRIZE, BANFF FESTIVAL WINNER OF THE TONY LOTHIAN AWARD, BIOGRAPHERS’ CLUB

For the first time, drawing upon previously unseen diaries and letters, rare archive material and interviews, Everest - The First Ascent tells the remarkable story of Griffith Pugh, the forgotten team member whose scientific breakthroughs ensured …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781846043659
ISBN-10:1846043654
Author:Harriet Tuckey
Publisher:Ebury Publishing
Imprint:Rider & Co
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:432
Release Date:2 June 2014
Weight:298g
Dimensions:200mm x 131mm x 28mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

Shines an entirely new light on the great expedition - a riveting read, full of surprises

Shines an entirely new light on the great expedition - a riveting read, full of surprises – Sir Chris Bonington
The most important addition to the story of Everest. * Doug Scott *
Marvellously enjoyable and exciting… * The Times *
Gripping… finally establishes [Pugh] as the real hero of the expedition. * Daily Mail *

About The Author

Harriet Tuckey

Harriet Tuckey is the daughter of Griffith Pugh. She has a first-class honours degree in English Literature and an MA in the Sociology of Literature from the University of Essex, as well as a postgraduate diploma in the History of Art from the Courtauld Institute. She has worked for the policy think tank PEP, the UK Department of Employment and the Manpower Services Commission in various research capacities. She lives in London.

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