Books written by Broughton Coburn
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Himalaya: Personal Stories of Grandeur, Challenge and Hope
A hundred miles to the east , palaces of Lucknow were skewed and rent , and throughout the plains of the Ganges and Jamuna Rivers , shaken villagers watched as water and sand erupted from the ground and streamed over their fields .
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The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest
The Vast Unknown is, on one level, a harrowing, character-driven account of the climb itself and its legendary team of alternately inspiring, troubled, and tragic climbers who suffered injuries, a near mutiny, and death on the mountain.
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Everest: Mountain Without Mercy
"Everest" is the breathtaking chronicle of a filmmaking expedition turned rescue mission. 125 stunning, full-color images, including IMAX frames from the film.
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Everest: Mountain Without Mercy
Less than half a century ago, Sir Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first humans to stand atop Mount Everest and gaze outward from the highest point on our...
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Aama in America: A Pilgrimage of the Heart
" Aama in America is on one level an offbeat American travelogue.
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Triumph on Everest: A Photobiography of Sir Edmund Hillary
A biography of Edmund Hillary, whose love of snow, mountains, and the outdoor life culminated in his conquering the highest peak in the world.
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The Vast Unknown: America's First Ascent of Everest
The Vast Unknown is, on one level, a harrowing, character-driven account of the climb itself and its legendary team of alternately inspiring, troubled, and tragic climbers who suffer injuries, a near mutiny, and death on the mountain.