Sherpa (book)
 First edition | |
| Author | Pradeep Bashyal and Ankit Babu Adhikari |
|---|---|
| Language | British English |
| Subject | Everest, Sherpas |
| Genre | Non-fiction, Narrative |
| Set in | Nepal, India |
| Publisher | Octopus Publishing Group |
Publication date | July 28, 2022 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Hardcover, Paperback |
| Pages | 336 |
| ISBN | 978-1788403320 |
Sherpa: Stories of Life and Death from the Forgotten Guardians of Everest is a 2022 narrative non-fiction book by Nepali authors Pradeep Bashyal and Ankit Babu Adhikari.[1][2] It was first published by Cassel, an imprint of Octopus Publishing Group, UK in August 27, 2022. The book is an oral history that unveils the untold stories of Sherpas, shedding light on their extraordinary mountaineering triumphs and tragedies.[3]
Synopsis
Sherpa recounts their tale in the book. It is a tale of struggle and perseverance on the Everest. It delves deeply into their lives and tells how they live on the edge of life and death.[4] The book covers the range of time covering as early as the first-generation climbing Sherpas from the 1930s and 1940s. And comes the range of geography covering key Sherpa hubs of Khumbu, Rolwaling, Makalu and Darjeeling.[5] Through the dozens of characters, the authors explore the act of climbing, as well as the life and culture, myths and religions that have shaped Sherpa lives for generations.[6]
Refrences
- ^ "'Sherpa' book review: An engaging narrative nonfiction". The Annapurna Express.
- ^ Dhakal, Ashish (September 27, 2022). "Stories of Nepal's summiteers". nepalitimes.com.
- ^ https://www.latrobe.edu.au/news/articles/2022/opinion/sherpa-stories-of-life-and-death
- ^ https://kathmandupost.com/books/2022/09/17/because-there-are-sherpas
- ^ https://news.mongabay.com/2022/08/sherpas-real-stories-are-seldom-written-qa-with-authors-ankit-babu-adhikari-pradeep-bashyal/
- ^ https://www.mansworldindia.com/experiences/adventure/documenting-the-sherpa-mountaineers-finally/