capt john noel (8 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Hardcover. No DJ. Pages clean and unmarked. Covers show minor shelf wear. Binding is tight, hinges strong. Light foxing/dust-dulling on page edges. Previous owner's name/inscription inside front cover.; 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed! Ships same or next business day!

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Fair. Acceptable condition. Former Library book. 9th edition. (US navy, ships, sailing, nautical, guides) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.

Zustand: Good. Good condition. 15th edition. (navy, sailors) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Dust jacket in good condition. Shelf and handling wear to cover and binding, with general signs of previous use. This is the 1955 printing. Moderate loosening to binding. Secure packaging for safe delivery.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Story of Everest' provides a gripping first-hand account of the early British attempts to conquer the world's highest peak. Written by Captain John Noel, the official photographer and cinematographer for the historic 1922 and 1924 expeditions, this work offers a detailed narrative of the courage, endurance, and tragedy that defined the dawn of Himalayan mountaineering.The book chronicles the immense logistical challenges of navigating the Tibetan plateau and the grueling ascent into the 'death zone.' Noel vividly describes the awe-inspiring landscape of the Himalayas and the spirit of the explorers, including the legendary George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, who disappeared during their final push for the summit. Beyond a mere travelogue, 'The Story of Everest' explores the technical and physical demands of high-altitude climbing during an era of primitive equipment and limited geographical knowledge.It remains an essential document in the history of exploration, capturing the mystery and allure of a mountain that long defied human reach. Through Noel's unique perspective as both an observer and a participant, readers gain insight into the cultural encounters, the logistical triumphs, and the profound determination of the men who sought to stand on top of the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'The Story of Everest' provides a gripping first-hand account of the early British attempts to conquer the world's highest peak. Written by Captain John Noel, the official photographer and cinematographer for the historic 1922 and 1924 expeditions, this work offers a detailed narrative of the courage, endurance, and tragedy that defined the dawn of Himalayan mountaineering.The book chronicles the immense logistical challenges of navigating the Tibetan plateau and the grueling ascent into the 'death zone.' Noel vividly describes the awe-inspiring landscape of the Himalayas and the spirit of the explorers, including the legendary George Mallory and Andrew Irvine, who disappeared during their final push for the summit. Beyond a mere travelogue, 'The Story of Everest' explores the technical and physical demands of high-altitude climbing during an era of primitive equipment and limited geographical knowledge.It remains an essential document in the history of exploration, capturing the mystery and allure of a mountain that long defied human reach. Through Noel's unique perspective as both an observer and a participant, readers gain insight into the cultural encounters, the logistical triumphs, and the profound determination of the men who sought to stand on top of the world.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Soft Cover. Zustand: VG+. First Edition. nd. c. 1924. A complete set of 20 individual cigarette cards. A very good to near fine set.