"Kongur: China's Elusive Summit" chronicles the British expedition to conquer Mount Kongur, a formidable and unclimbed peak in Southern Xinjiang, China. Led by Chris Bonington and Michael Ward, the team faced the challenges of high-altitude climbing and unpredictable weather as they attempted an alpine-style ascent.
The book recounts the reconnaissance efforts, the team's interactions with the local Kirghiz and Uighur people, and the arduous journey through unexplored terrain. Beyond the climbing narrative, the expedition also included a scientific team studying the effects of altitude on the human body.
The narrative is both an adventure story and a study of human endurance in extreme conditions, set against the backdrop of a remote and culturally rich region of China. Experience the thrill of exploration and the challenges of mountaineering in this captivating account.
Condition: Used (one page tear, see images) Hardcover ISBN 0340265140
