Commemorating the 100th anniversary of an enduring Everest mystery, this book sheds new light on the ill-fated 1924 Mount Everest expedition
Features unseen and rarely seen expedition images and cultural perspectives on the world's highest mountain
When British explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine attempted to become the first to summit Mount Everest in 1924, they disappeared without a trace. In 1999, Mallory's body was discovered; Irvine's still has not been found. The sweeping Everest 24 offers new insight into their dangerous journey, with contributions from leading experts who present contemporary views on Everest, share the overlooked stories of the Indigenous participants integral to expeditions, and explore the mountain's ecological and cultural meanings in captivating new essays.
Product details
Publisher : Smithsonian Books (14 May 2024)
Language : English
Hardcover : 192 pages
ISBN-10 : 1588347826
ISBN-13 : 978-1588347824
Dimensions : 21.72 x 2.51 x 26.24 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 250,185 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
73 in Mountain Ecosystems
459 in Climbing & Mountaineering (Books)
564 in History of Expeditions & Discoveries
Customer Reviews: 4.4
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