Author Description
It is beautiful to look at, hard to reach, and terribly difficult to climb. Winds of 200 kilometres per hour or more scream across it day and night, while temperature falls to -20 C or lower. Every year, some who try to climb the highest mountain in the world do not return. But for a century people have been coming to climb Everest - some alone, some in groups, but all with a dream of going to the highests place in the world. This is their story.
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THE THESIS
What drives human beings to risk their lives in the pursuit of reaching the summit of the world's highest mountain? Tim Vicary examines the historical and physical challenges associated with Mount Everest, documenting the century-long endeavor of climbers attempting to conquer its peak. The text utilizes historical accounts and environmental data to illustrate the extreme conditions that define the mountain's reputation as one of the most dangerous locations on Earth.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Historical timeline of Everest expeditions spanning the last century
- Meteorological and environmental data regarding wind speeds and temperature extremes
- Comparative analysis of solo versus group climbing strategies
- Case studies of notable climbers and their motivations for attempting the ascent
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
This text is widely recognized as a foundational resource for language learners seeking accessible historical narratives. Educators frequently highlight the clarity of the prose and the effective use of descriptive language to convey the harsh realities of high-altitude mountaineering.
Page Count:
72
Publication Date:
2010-01-07
Publisher:
Oxford University Press España, S.A.
ISBN-10:
0194236463
ISBN-13:
9780194236461
Non-Fiction
Adventure
History
Mountaineering
Geography
Subjects
Educational
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