The Ascent of Everest (by John Hunt)

• First edition 1953, 299 Pages
• Published by Hodder & Stoughton
• Hard cover, blue boards with dust jacket
• Condition, fair, slightly cocked, age wear, tear and soiliy to dust jacket, some staining, rubby to boards, foxing and tanning
• Illustrated

This is the story of how, on 29th May, 1953, two men, both endowed with outstanding stamina and skill, inspired by an unflinching resolve, reached the top of Everest and came back unscathed to rejoin their comrades.