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Edmund Hillary is known throughout the world as the first person to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest. He achieved this feat in 1953 along with Sherpa, Tenzing Norgay. However, this was only one of many adventures and achievements in his busy life. These are stories of 30 of New Zealand's most famous people including their childhood and education, the paths that led to the achievements for which they became well known and their influence upon New Zealand's history and culture. With original photographs - many supplied by the subjects themselves. Written by award winning author Kevin Boon.