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Salkeld, Audrey

Climbing Everest: Tales of Triumph and Tragedy on the World's Highest Mountain

128 pp. | National | May, 2003 | Trade ISBN 0-7922-5105-9 $$21.00
(3) 4-6 From George Mallory's 1920s attempts to the disastrous climb of 1996, Salkeld focuses on well-known historic or record-breaking ascents of Everest. Salkeld was present with an Imax team during the deadly 1996 climbing season and writes compellingly about the loss and the heroics. Photos and maps are usually well chosen. Chronology, list of famous climbers and record-breaking climbs, reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

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