Broughton Coburn Bücher

Mit vierundachtzig Jahren verläßt sie ihr Dorf am Fuß des Himalaja, um auf eine Pilgerreise ins Herz der westlichen Welt zu gehen - nach Amerika ..

'A story of passion, hardship and endurance' - Reinhold Messner 'There is much to marvel at in these pages. It taught me a great deal... Enthralling' - Jon Krakauer, bestselling author of Into Thin Air In this gripping and inspirational book, Jamling Norgay interweaves the story of his Everest summit during the infamously deadly 1996 season with the first real account of his father Tenzing Norgay's historic first ascent with Edmund Hillary in 1953. For Jamling, the climb was a journey of danger and of discovery. Discovery of the spiritual heritage of the Sherpa tradition, of his father's past and of the obsession that makes men and women risk their lives to summit the tallest peak on earth. A classic of mountaineering literature re-issued for the 70th anniversary of the first ascent of Everest, this is a compelling and emotional account of two unbelievable ascents, and of the unique relationship between a father and son.

Set during the Cold War, a group of unconventional American mountaineers embarks on a mission to summit Mount Everest, seeking to revive national confidence amidst global tensions. Their journey intertwines with scientific research and competitive intrigue, as they ponder the potential achievements of Chinese climbers and a previous American team's near-success. The narrative explores themes of ambition, national pride, and the spirit of exploration during a tumultuous era.

Dreiundvierzig Jahre nachdem Tenzing Norgay mit Edmund Hillary erstmals den Gipfel des Mount Everest bestieg, sucht sein Sohn, der Sherpa Jamling Tenzing Norgay, am selben Berg, dem heiligen Chamalunga, nach seiner eigenen Identität