Sir Edmund Hillary
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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.