Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance

Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance

Charles Howard-Bury

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Cervantes Digital
Año de edición:
2024
Materia
Relatos de aventuras (infantil/juvenil)
ISBN:
9791223020203
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’Mount Everestthe Reconnaissance1921’ provides a fascinating insight into the early attempts to conquer the world’s highest peak. Authored by Charles Howard-BuryGeorge Malloryand Edward Oliver Wheeler (known as ’Bertie’ Wollaston)this gripping account chronicles the historic reconnaissance expedition to Mount Everest in 1921.In this meticulously detailed narrativethe authors recount their journey to the Himalayastheir encounters with the formidable challenges of the regionand their pioneering efforts to survey and assess the feasibility of climbing Everest. As they navigate the rugged terrain and extreme altitudesreaders are transported to the awe-inspiring landscape of the Himalayasexperiencing firsthand the physical and psychological demands of high-altitude mountaineering.Through vivid descriptions and personal reflectionsHoward-BuryMalloryand Wollaston offer readers a glimpse into the sheer majesty and peril of Everestas well as the camaraderie and determination of the expedition team. Their observations on the geological featuresweather patternsand logistical challenges of the region provide invaluable insights into the complexities of mountaineering in one of the world’s most inhospitable environments.’Mount Everestthe Reconnaissance1921’ 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.

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