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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher
Counterpoint
Publication date
October 1, 1998
Pages
247
Binding
Paperback
Edition
20 annual
Book category
Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13
9781578050222
ISBN-10
1578050227
Dimensions
0.75 by 7.50 by 9.25 in.
Weight
1.05 lbs.
Availability§
Out of Print
Original list price
$19.95
§As reported by publisher
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Summaries and Reviews
Summary
Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women
(view table of contents)Amazon.com description: Product Description:
In August 1978, thirteen women left San Francisco for the Nepal Himalaya to make history as the first AmericansÂand the first womenÂto scale the treacherous slopes of Annapurna I, the worldâs tenth highest peak. Expedition leader Arlene Blum here tells their dramatic story: the logistical problems, storms, and hazardous ice climbing; the conflicts and reconciliations within the team; the terror of avalanches that threatened to sweep away camps and climbers.
On October 15, two women and two Sherpas at last stood on the summitÂbut the celebration was cut short, for two days later, the two women of the second summit team fell to their deaths.
Never before has such an account of mountaineering triumph and tragedy been told from a womanâs point of view. By proving that women had the skill, strength, and courage necessary to make this difficult and dangerous climb, the 1978 Women's Himalayan Expeditionâs accomplishment had a positive impact around the world, changing perceptions about womenâs abilities in sports and other arenas. And Annapurna: A Womanâs Place has become an acknowledged classic in the annals of womenâs achievementsÂa story of challenge and commitment told with passion, humor, and unflinching honesty.
On October 15, two women and two Sherpas at last stood on the summitÂbut the celebration was cut short, for two days later, the two women of the second summit team fell to their deaths.
Never before has such an account of mountaineering triumph and tragedy been told from a womanâs point of view. By proving that women had the skill, strength, and courage necessary to make this difficult and dangerous climb, the 1978 Women's Himalayan Expeditionâs accomplishment had a positive impact around the world, changing perceptions about womenâs abilities in sports and other arenas. And Annapurna: A Womanâs Place has become an acknowledged classic in the annals of womenâs achievementsÂa story of challenge and commitment told with passion, humor, and unflinching honesty.
Editions
Paperback
With Steph Davis (other contributor), Maurice Herzog (other contributor) |
from Counterpoint (September 15, 2015); titled "Annapurna: A Woman's Place"
9781619026032 | details & prices | 247 pages | 7.50 × 9.25 × 1.00 in. | 1.04 lbs | List price $19.95
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20 annual edition from Counterpoint (October 1, 1998); titled "Annapurna: A Woman's Place"
9781578050222 | details & prices | 247 pages | 7.50 × 9.25 × 0.75 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $19.95
About: Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women
About: Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women
from Random House Inc (September 1, 1983); titled "Annapurna: A Woman's Place"
9780871568069 | details & prices | 7.25 × 10.00 × 0.50 in. | 1.05 lbs | List price $16.00
About: Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women
About: Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women
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