291 - Maurice Herzog's "Victory on Annapurna" - Rozan Chocolate Made in the Pyrenees

Maurice Herzog's "Victory on Annapurna" - Rozan Chocolate Made in the Pyrenees The 1950 French expedition to Annapurna was led by Maurice Herzog.This expedition gained popularity in France thanks to the cover of *Paris Match*, Marcel Ichac’s film *Victory on Annapurna*, and Maurice Herzog’s book *Annapurna, First 8,000*, in which he recounts his ascent. This best-selling book has since sparked controversy, centered primarily on the role Maurice Herzog claimed for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. / The 1950 French expedition to Annapurna was led by Maurice Herzog. This expedition was popularized in France by the front page of *Paris Match*, the film *Victoire sur l'Annapurna* by Marcel Ichac, and the book *Annapurna, premier 8000* by Maurice Herzog, in which he recounts his ascent. This successful book has since been the subject of controversy, centered mainly on the role that Maurice Herzog claims for himself. Louis Lachenal presents a different account of the expedition in his *Carnets du vertige*. M. Déchaux Paris Vintage Poster on Linen T.B.E. A - MOUNTAINEERING 51 x 35 Printed 1950