Everest 1922 : the epic story of the first attempt on the world's highest mountain /
The first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama and incident, populated by a set of larger-than-life characters straight out of an adventure novel. The expedition ended in tragedy when, on their third bid for the to...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Pegasus Books,
[2022].
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| Summary: | The first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama and incident, populated by a set of larger-than-life characters straight out of an adventure novel. The expedition ended in tragedy when, on their third bid for the top, Mallory's party was hit by an avalanche that left seven men dead. Using diaries, letters and unpublished accounts, Mick Conefrey creates a rich, character-driven narrative that explores the motivations and private dramas of the key individuals, detailing their backroom politics and bitter rivalries, who masterminded this epic adventure. |
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| Physical Description: | 310 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 290-294) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9781639361458 1639361456 |