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Everest - The First Ascent: The untol... by Tuckey, Harriet Paperback / softback. Author:Tuckey, Harriet. This insightful biography shows Pugh to be troubled, abrasive, yet brilliant. Everest - The First Ascent: The untold story of Griffith Pugh, the man who made it possible. Book Binding:Paperback / softback. Can't find what you're looking for? Home page About us Feedback Payment Delivery Customer Service Contact us Shop by Price $10.34 $10.35 - $12.34 $12.35 - $14.34 $14.35 - $16.34 $16.35+ Shop pages Home page Payment Delivery Customer Service About the seller Need help? Send an eBay message Newsletter Add World of Books to your favourites and receive email newsletters about special promotions! General Interest Everest - The First Ascent: The untold story of Griffith Pugh, the man who made it possible Product Details: Category: Books ISBN: 1846043654 Title: Everest - The First Ascent: The untold story of Griffith Pugh, the man who made it possible The Fast Free Shipping Author: Tuckey, Harriet Publisher: Ebury Publishing Year Published: 2014 Number of Pages: 432 Book Binding: Paperback / softback Prizes: Winner of British Sports Book Awards: Outstanding Sports Writing Award 2014 Book Condition: VERYGOOD SKU: GOR005714329 Item description WINNER OF THE OUTSTANDING GENERAL SPORTS WRITING AWARD, BRITISH SPORTS BOOK AWARDSWINNER OF THE BOARDMAN TASKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE MOUNTAIN & WILDERNESS PRIZE, BANFF FESTIVAL WINNER OF THE TONY LOTHIAN AWARD, BIOGRAPHERS CLUB For the first time, drawing upon previously unseen diaries and letters, rare archive material and interviews, Everest The First Ascent tells the remarkable story of Griffith Pugh, the forgotten team member whose scientific breakthroughs ensured the worlds highest mountain could be climbed. A doctor and physiologist, Griffith Pugh revolutionised almost every aspect of British high-altitude mountaineering, transforming the climbers attitude to oxygen, the clothes they wore, their equipment, fluid intake and acclimatisation. Yet, far from receiving the acclaim he was due, he was met with suspicion and ridicule. His scientific contributions were, quite simply, at odds with old-fashioned notions of derring-do and the gentlemanly amateurism that dogged the sport. Later in his career, his impact in helping athletes enhance their performance lasts to this day in the fields of cycling, swimming and running.This insightful biography shows Pugh to be troubled, abrasive, yet brilliant. Eight years in the writing, closely researched, and told with unflinching honesty by Pughs daughter, Harriet Tuckey, Everest The First Ascent is the compelling portrait of an unlikely hero. Please note, the image is for illustrative purposes only, actual book cover, binding and edition may vary. 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