The Conquest of Everest
Short History Of...
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Everest - A Short History
The 1952 expedition set a new altitude record for climbers when Tenzing Norgay and Raymond Lombaire reached 8,595 meters. It was the first time that a Sherpa was recognized as a full team member. In an age of adventure, Everest becomes the ultimate challenge. But what did it take to reach the summit? Was it expertise and endurance or simply better equipment? What sacrifices were made in order that a human being could stand on top of the world?
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