Author

Publication

1999 - Houghton Mifflin Co., Boston, Massachusetts

Language

English

Word Count

0 words, Guess

Page Count

0 pages

Identifiers

and 4 more
  • Library of Congress Control Number98042748
  • OCLC Control Number40135234
  • Better World Books9780395942185
  • Open LibraryOL380537M

Classifications

  • DDC796.52/2/095496
  • LCCGV199.44.E85 J45 1999
  • LCCGV199.44.E85J45 1999

Alternate Titles

  • Climbing Mount Everest

Description

Describes the conditions and terrain of Mount Everest, attempts that have been made to scale this peak, and general information about the equipment and techniques of mountain climbing.

First Sentence

Its summit is the highest point on earth, 51/2 miles above sea level.

Subjects

Topics

SportsAlpinismeRock climbingMountaineeringJuvenile literatureSports and recreationDescriptions et voyages

Places

EverestMont EverestEverest, Mont (Chine et Népal)Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)

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  • The top of the world: climbing Mount EverestHoughton Mifflin Co.1999-01-01
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