Nothing Venture Nothing Win by Edmund Hillary

The remarkable life-story of one of the greatest adventurers of our century - conqueror of Everest, Antarctic explorer, friend of the Sherpas and tireless traveller. 
A man of outstanding physical bravery and skill, yet heart-warming modesty. A man whose triumphant achievements will have a permanent place in the records of human endeavour.

'Here are adventures galore, told with an understatement which serves to enhance the excitement; they are guaranteed to keep any vicarious explorer riveted to his armchair for several evenings.'
The Spectator

Front cover shows Mount Cook, New Zealand