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Coburn, Broughton
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Blue-tinted photographs that capture the chill of snowy mountain peaks accompany this brief, succinctly written biography of the New Zealander who achieved fame as the first to scale Everest. Besides recounting Hillary's mountain-climbing expeditions, the book discusses his later-life humanitarian efforts establishing schools and hospitals for the Sherpas and working to combat pollution in the region. A time line is included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
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