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When 33-year-old New Zealand beekeeper Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa climbing partner Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953, they congratulated each other with a handshake and a hearty embrace. It was the beginning of a lifelong relationship between Hillary and the Sherpa people-a people whose courage, skill, and generosity of spirit made Himalayan exploration possible.Sir Edmund Hillary and the People of Everest is a story of giving back. The book begins with a vivid recounting of the conquest of Mt. Everest and goes on to beautifully chronicle Hillary's humanitarian and environmental efforts over the last half century. His work on behalf of the Sherpas includes raising funds, building schools, setting up two hospitals, and opening 12 medical clinics. His deep love, respect, and concern for the Sherpa people is unwavering, and his commitment shines through in whatever project is at hand.Using personal interviews and intimate photographs, photographer Anne B. Keiser and writer Cynthia Russ Ramsay paint an insightful portrait of an extraordinary man and his unmatched devotion to preserving the culture of the Sherpa people.
About the Author
Anne B. Keiser first met Sir Edmund Hillary when she worked as a photographer and photo editor at the National Geographic Society. Later, as a freelance photographer, she returned to the Everest region a number of times with Hillary to document his community development work with the Sherpa people. During this time, she helped to produce two children's books on Sir Edmund Hillary, To Everest and Beyond and Triumph on Everest. She lives in Washington, D.C.Author Cynthia Russ Ramsay has written for several National Geographic Society books during her 20-plus years with the society. She lives in Arlington, Va
When 33-year-old New Zealand beekeeper Edmund Hillary and his Sherpa climbing partner Tenzing Norgay reached the summit of Mt. Everest on May 29, 1953, they congratulated each other with a handshake and a hearty embrace. It was the beginning of a lifelong relationship between Hillary and the Sherpa people-a people whose courage, skill, and generosity of spirit made Himalayan exploration possible.Sir Edmund Hillary and the People of Everest is a story of giving back. The book begins with a vivid recounting of the conquest of Mt. Everest and goes on to beautifully chronicle Hillary's humanitarian and environmental efforts over the last half century. His work on behalf of the Sherpas includes raising funds, building schools, setting up two hospitals, and opening 12 medical clinics. His deep love, respect, and concern for the Sherpa people is unwavering, and his commitment shines through in whatever project is at hand.Using personal interviews and intimate photographs, photographer Anne B. Keiser and writer Cynthia Russ Ramsay paint an insightful portrait of an extraordinary man and his unmatched devotion to preserving the culture of the Sherpa people.
About the Author
Anne B. Keiser first met Sir Edmund Hillary when she worked as a photographer and photo editor at the National Geographic Society. Later, as a freelance photographer, she returned to the Everest region a number of times with Hillary to document his community development work with the Sherpa people. During this time, she helped to produce two children's books on Sir Edmund Hillary, To Everest and Beyond and Triumph on Everest. She lives in Washington, D.C.Author Cynthia Russ Ramsay has written for several National Geographic Society books during her 20-plus years with the society. She lives in Arlington, Va
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