Last Climb: The Legendary Everest Expeditions of George Mallory

Autor*innen

• David Breashears
• Audrey Salkeld

Parameter

• 240 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren
• Geschichte
• Karten & Reisen
• Reisen & Wandern
• Sachliteratur

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The narrative explores the legendary ascent of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine on Everest in 1924, culminating in their mysterious disappearance. With the discovery of Mallory's body in 1999, climbers and historians have speculated about whether they reached the summit. David Breashears and Audrey Salked delve into this mystery, providing new evidence while chronicling Mallory's earlier Himalayan expeditions. The book paints a vivid picture of a bygone era when adventurers braved the heights in tweed trousers, making it a compelling blend of history and mountaineering adventure.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 1999
• Einband: Hardcover