Annapurna: A Womans Place; Author: Blum, Arlene; Introduction: Herzog, Maurice; Paperback

Author: Blum, Arlene; Introduction: Herzog, Maurice
Edition #20; Paperback
247 pages
Published: September 2002
Sierra Club Books
ISBN: 1578050227

A classic story in the annals of women's achievements, Annapurna was the first account of mountaineering triumph and tragedy to be told from a woman's perspective. A huge critical and commercial success, the original edition sold more than 65,000 copies. Updated now with a new foreword by the author to mark the 20th anniversary of the harrowing ascent, Annapurna is as timely and as riveting today as when it was first published. It is a story of challenge and commitment, told with passion, humor, and honesty.Chronicles the success--two made it to the top--and the tragedy--two died--of an expedition to the summit of Annapurna I, one of the world's fifteen tallest peaks, by thirteen American women.