SOUTH COL Wilfrid Noyce, Sir John Hunt William Heinemann Ltd 1954 1st Print HCdj

Description: SOUTH COL One Man's Adventure on the Ascent of Everest, 1953By Wilfrid Noyce Foreword by Sir John HuntWilliam Heinemann Ltd., London, England, 1954, First PrintingHardcover, near very good condition, frontspiece page is loose from binding, but it is present, dust jacket is good-very good with minor edge wearWilfrid Noyce was the first member of the 1953 Everest Expedition to accomplish the ascent of the South Col - the small plateau just below the summit - from which the successful party subsequently set out.He has here written a superb complement to Sir John Hunt's official narrative of that historic achievement. For this book gives what no official narrative can possibly give - a record of the thousand-and-one physical and mental sensations that crowded in upon one highly sensitive person, who is both a climber and a writer, in the course of the adventure. With this personal approach the reader shares vividly in an unique experience. The book includes the poems written by the author on the expedition. Many of the photographs were taken by the author himself and have not been published before.********************Please see our other listings of books about mountain climbing.....we are happy to combine shipping fees!USPS Media Rate postage will be calculated @ 2 pounds weightGRADUATE OF BOOK SEMINARS INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMHOW IT WORKS WITH US:In other words; the fine print!For those buyers who reside outside the U.S.,We are now enrolled in eBay's Global Shipping ProgramWe like to have our auctions completed in a timely manner.If we have not HEARD FROM the high bidder by the FOURTH day after the close of the auction, we will file an UNPAID ITEM DISPUTE with Ebay.PLEASE: Bid Only If You Intend To Complete The Transaction.THANKS for your understanding in these matters.We are proud to let you know that we try to be ecologically responsible, nearly all of our packing materials are recycled or reused.THANKS FOR BIDDING WITH US!

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