Who is Maurice Herzog from Annapurna and what is their importance? Annapurna English & Literature Maurice Herzog | Annapurna

The author of the book and the leader of the French Alpine Club's expedition to explore the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna region of Nepal and climb one of the peaks if it proves possible. Herzog, like his fellow climbers, is a veteran of World War II and takes a military approach to his task. Each of the climbers swears an oath to follow his direction while on the expedition.