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Sherpa: The Memoir Of Ang Tharkay (Legends And Lore)
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Click Here To Download A Sample From Sherpa Stories Told From A Nonwestern Perspective By One Of The Most Accomplished Early Climbers.Sherpas Have Recently Been In The Public Eye, In Part Because Of The 2013 Everest Brawl, The 2014 Avalanche That Took The Lives Of Thirteen Climbing Sherpas, And The 2015 Earthquake That Devastated Nepal. These Events And Others Have Led To Much Public Discussion About How Sherpas Today Are Treated And Viewed By Their Western Employers. Sherpa Expands Our Understanding Of These Issues By Providing Historical Context.The Autobiography Of Ang Tharkay, Who Was Born In 1908 And Became One Of The Most Renowned Sherpas Of Early Himalayan Exploration, Has Long Been A Collectors Item In The Original Frenchlanguage Edition But It Has Never Been Available In English Until Now.In Sherpa, Tharkay Describes His Experiences Traveling With Eric Shipton And H.W. Tilman And As The Sirdar (Head Sherpa) On Maurice Herzogs 1950 Ascent Of Annapurna. Few Such Sherpa Accounts Have Been Written, And Fewer Still From These Early Himalayan Expeditions. Opening With A Brief Account Of Tharkays Childhood And Background, Sherpa Then Immerses Readers In Expeditions On Everest, Nanga Parbat, And, Of Course, Annapurna. Tharkay Reveals Some Of The Politics Within The Sherpa Support Teams: Petty Arguments And Shared Struggles That Went Unnoticed Or At Least Unrecorded By Those Who Hired Them. Tharkays Admiration Of His Employers Is Leavened With His Recognition Of Their Shortcomings, But His Affection For The Climbers Who Employed Him, And Theirs For Him, Radiates Throughout The Story.Sherpa Includes An Original Foreword By Tashi Sherpa, Founder Of Sherpa Adventure Gear And The Nephew Of Ang Tharkay. He Remembers How He And His Young Cousins Worshipped Agu (Uncle) As A Respected Mountaineer And Hero, A Warm And Safe Presence For The Family.This Title Is Part Of Our Legends And Lore Series. Click Here > To Learn More.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Sherpa: The Memoir of Ang Tharkay'? A: The main theme revolves around the experiences and perspectives of Ang Tharkay, a celebrated Sherpa, highlighting historical context and the roles Sherpas played in early Himalayan explorations.
- Q: Who is the author of this memoir? A: The author of 'Sherpa: The Memoir of Ang Tharkay' is Ang Tharkay, who was born in 1908 and became one of the most renowned Sherpas in Himalayan exploration.
- Q: What significant events are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses significant events such as the 2013 Everest brawl, the 2014 avalanche that claimed thirteen lives, and the 2015 earthquake in Nepal, providing context to the Sherpa experience.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The memoir contains 192 pages.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Sherpa: The Memoir of Ang Tharkay' published? A: The memoir was published on February 16, 2016.
- Q: Is this book available in languages other than English? A: Yes, the original edition of the memoir was published in French, but this English version is the first of its kind.
- Q: What series is this book a part of? A: This title is part of the 'Legends and Lore' series.
- Q: Does the book include any additional content or forewords? A: Yes, it includes an original foreword by Tashi Sherpa, who is the founder of Sherpa Adventure Gear and the nephew of Ang Tharkay.
- Q: What insights does the memoir provide about Sherpas and their experiences? A: The memoir provides unique insights into the daily lives, struggles, and dynamics within Sherpa support teams during major expeditions, offering a perspective often overlooked in Western narratives.