Lure of Everest : Story of the First Indian Expedition |
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Author | Brigadier Gyan Singh |
| Language | English | |
| Size | 14.5 x 21.5 cms; Hardbound | |
| Pages | 156 | |
| Photos | B & W - 17 | |
| Price | Rs. 34 | |
| The story of the
first Indian expedition to the world's highest peak - Mount everest is highlighted in this
book. Everest is no longer inviolable. The expedition to the summit was a moving
experience, a great adventure and a great achievement. The book is a ray of hope to the
mountaineers. The foreword to the book is written by Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime
Minister of India. The author Brig. Gyan singh is a recipient of Padmashri Award in 1961. He is an author of many books including the children's books "Peak to Peak" and "Journey to the Top" etc. |
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