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The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition is a book written by Eric Shipton, detailing his experiences in exploring the world's highest mountain peak, Mount Everest. The book recounts the events of the 1951 expedition, during which Shipton and his team set out to map the mountain and identify potential routes for future ascents.Throughout the book, Shipton provides vivid descriptions of the harsh terrain and extreme weather conditions that he and his team encountered during their journey. He also shares his personal reflections on the challenges and rewards of mountaineering, and the importance of teamwork and perseverance in achieving one's goals.The book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as detailed maps and diagrams of the mountain and its surrounding areas. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of mountaineering and the early attempts to conquer Mount Everest, as well as the personal experiences of one of the most renowned explorers of his time.Overall, The Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition is a compelling and informative read for anyone interested in mountaineering, exploration, or adventure. It is a testament to the human spirit of exploration and the enduring allure of the world's highest peaks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

`It is often from our setbacks, even our weaknesses, that we derive some of our greatest blessings.’ That Untravelled World is the autobiography of one of the greatest adventurers of the twentieth century. Eric Shipton was a pioneering explorer, journeying to places that did not feature on maps and to unexplored mountains, such as the High Dauphiné. Shipton describes early childhood days filled with adventures; his first encounter with the high mountains on a visit to the Pyrenees, and the onset of his climbing career inspired by travels in Norway with a friend. He reminisces on first meeting infamous explorer H.W. `Bill’ Tilman, and their first expedition together to Mount Kenya. Tilman and Shipton were later to become one of the most famous climbing partnerships of all time. Filled with anecdotes from different periods of his life, Shipton takes us on his journey from Kilimanjaro and Mount Stanley alongside Tilman, his discovery of the route to the Nanda Devi Sanctuary, summiting Mount Kamet with mountaineering icon Frank Smythe, and multiple expeditions to Everest. First published in 1969, That Untravelled World is the story of an adventurer who, inspired by Edward Whymper, travelled to feral landscapes across the globe, and has in turn inspired generations of climbers and mountaineers.

Land of Tempest reveals Eric Shipton at his best - writing with enthusiasm and humour about his explorations in Patagonia in the 1950s and 1960s. He is an astute observer of nature and the human spirit, and this account of his travels is infused with with his own zest for discovery and the joy of camaraderie. Undaunted by hardship or by injury, Shipton and his team attempt to cross one of the great ice caps in Patagonia. It’s impossible not to marvel at his determination, resilience and appetite for travel and adventure, be it climbing snow-clad mountains, or walking in forested foothills. Shipton takes a reader with him on his travels, and the often-inhospitable places he visits are a stark contrast to the warmth of the people he encounters. Land of Tempest is essential reading for anyone who loves nature, mountains, climbing, adventure or simply the joy of discovering unknown places.