Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance (eBook, ePUB) - Howard-Bury, Charles; Malory, George; Wollaston, A.F.R.
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"Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921" provides a fascinating insight into the early attempts to conquer the world's highest peak. Authored by Charles Howard-Bury, George Mallory, and Edward Oliver Wheeler (known as "Bertie" Wollaston), this gripping account chronicles the historic reconnaissance expedition to Mount Everest in 1921.
In this meticulously detailed narrative, the authors recount their journey to the Himalayas, their encounters with the formidable challenges of the region, and their pioneering efforts to survey and assess the feasibility of climbing Everest. As they navigate…mehr

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"Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921" provides a fascinating insight into the early attempts to conquer the world's highest peak. Authored by Charles Howard-Bury, George Mallory, and Edward Oliver Wheeler (known as "Bertie" Wollaston), this gripping account chronicles the historic reconnaissance expedition to Mount Everest in 1921.

In this meticulously detailed narrative, the authors recount their journey to the Himalayas, their encounters with the formidable challenges of the region, and their pioneering efforts to survey and assess the feasibility of climbing Everest. As they navigate the rugged terrain and extreme altitudes, readers are transported to the awe-inspiring landscape of the Himalayas, experiencing firsthand the physical and psychological demands of high-altitude mountaineering.

Through vivid descriptions and personal reflections, Howard-Bury, Mallory, and Wollaston offer readers a glimpse into the sheer majesty and peril of Everest, as well as the camaraderie and determination of the expedition team. Their observations on the geological features, weather patterns, and logistical challenges of the region provide invaluable insights into the complexities of mountaineering in one of the world's most inhospitable environments.

"Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921" is not only a thrilling adventure tale but also a seminal work in the history of mountaineering. It lays the groundwork for subsequent expeditions to Everest and serves as a testament to the pioneering spirit and relentless pursuit of exploration that characterize humanity's quest to conquer the world's highest peaks.