Nothing Venture, Nothing Win by Edmund Hillary

Nothing Venture, Nothing Win

The absorbing and eagerly awaited autobiography of the conqueror of Everest

by Edmund Hillary

Cornet, Hodder and Stoughton, 1977, ISBN 0340212969, colour and black and white photographic plates, paperback

Very Good Condition, some edge and shelf wear, some rubbing and bumping to edges and corners, a little creasing to covers, pages age-toned (see photographs)

"The remarkable life-story of one of the greatest adventurers of our century - conqueror of Everest, Antarctic explorer, friend of the Sherpas and tireless traveller.  A man of outstanding physical bravery and skill, yet heart-warming modesty.  A man whose triumphant achievements will have a permanent place in the records of human endeavour."