EVEREST 1953

Book Details

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Translators: Vinita Joglekar

• ISBN: 9789392482311

• Edition: 1st Edition

• Publishing Year: January 2022

• Pages: 300

• Language: Marathi (Translated from English)

• Cover: Paperback

• Category: Biography & True Stories

About the Book

Everest 1953 offers a groundbreaking and intimate account of one of the most significant events in mountaineering history—the first successful ascent of Mount Everest. On the morning of 2 June 1953, the world learned that the peak of Everest had finally been conquered. However, this well-known achievement was far from the smooth and flawless journey it is often made out to be.

Drawing on first-hand interviews, letters, personal diaries, and exclusive access to archives, this book reveals the trials, controversies, and crises that the team faced during their historic expedition. The original team members endured immense physical and emotional stress, with much of their suffering hidden from their fellow climbers. Despite the extreme challenges, their bravery and self-sacrifice led to one of the most monumental feats of human endurance.

This compelling narrative also explores the profound cultural impact of the 1953 ascent and reflects on how the event shaped the lives of the climbers in the years that followed. Everest 1953 is not just a tale of mountaineering but a tribute to the strength of the human will to overcome unimaginable odds. It is the perfect book to commemorate the legendary achievement of conquering the world’s highest peak.