Bibliograph

Everest 1922, the epic story of the first attempt on the world's highest mountain, Mick Conefrey

Type

Label

Everest 1922, the epic story of the first attempt on the world's highest mountain, Mick Conefrey

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Everest 1922

Medium

electronic resource

Nature of contents

dictionaries

Responsibility statement

Mick Conefrey

Sub title

the epic story of the first attempt on the world's highest mountain

Summary

The dramatic and inspiring account of the very first attempt to climb Mount Everest, published to coincide with the centenary of the expedition of 1922. 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 Using diaries, letters, and unpublished accounts, Mick Conefrey creates a rich, character-driven narrative that explores the motivations and private dramas of the key individuals- detailing their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

Target audience

adult

Classification

Contributor