All books will be signed by Alexa and can be inscribed to the person of your choice.
$30.00
Penguin
Paperback
504 pages
2007
The only authorized biography of a twentieth century legend, illustrated with photographs from Sir Edmund’s archives. Alexa Johnston worked closely with Sir Edmund, his family and friends to make this account of his life and work story as accurate and as informative as possible. Shortlisted in the Montana New Zealand Book Awards, 2007.
Sir Edmund Hillary
An Extraordinary Life
Sir Edmund Hillary: An Extraordinary Life tells the complete story of this great man, from his expeditions to remote corners of the world to his humanitarian activities with the Sherpa people of Nepal. Drawing on Hillary’s personal archives it is an intimate and inspiring portrait of a revered yet modest man who lived life to the full.
"One of the finest biographies of Sir Edmund Hillary or any other mountaineer I've had the pleasure of devouring. . . This is a first class read."
Paul Deegan, Geographical
"Ed is a difficult subject to bring to life. on the surface his deeds are everything. But [the book has] brought out the essential, but often hidden warmth of his character. . . I feel I know Ed better, having read it."
Michael Westmacott, member of the 1953 Everest expedition team.
"Wonderful!"
Jan Morris, The Times special correspondent for the 1953 Everest expedition.
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