Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921 by Howard-Bury, Mallory, and Wollaston
This definitive account chronicles the pivotal 1921 British Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, the first organized attempt to explore routes to the summit
This definitive account chronicles the pivotal 1921 British Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, the first organized attempt to explore routes to the summit of the world`s highest peak. Written by the expedition leader, Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Howard-Bury, with contributions from key figures like George Mallory and H.W. "Teddy" Wollaston, the book details the challenges faced, the terrain explored, and the initial insights gained into the feasibility of reaching Everest`s apex. It provides invaluable historical context for the early days of high-altitude mountaineering and the nascent efforts to conquer the "Third Pole."
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