Around the world Sir Edmund Hillary is a legendary figure - climber, bold adventurer, practical philanthropist and one of the most widely respected persons of our time. He has survived extremes of human experience - from historic triumphs to crushing personal loss - but he sees himself as an ordinary man, persistent rather than heroic. This book focuses on the highlights of his life, including: Conquering Everest, Journeying to the South Pole by tractor, Himalayan adventures, Philanthropist to the Sherpa people. This book is a magnificent tribute to one of the greatest climbers and explorers of all time.

Winner of Spectrum Print Book Design Awards: Best Cover 2006. Shortlisted for Montana New Zealand Book Awards: Biography Category 2006.

Paperback
01-10-2007
Penguin Books Ltd
9780143006466
192 x 130 x 38 mm
420