Last Climb: The Legendary Everest Expeditions of George Mallory
Washington, DC: National Geographic, 1999. 1st Edition. Hardcover.
THE MOUNTAIN'S MOST ENDURING MYSTERY
A landmark Everest history that reconstructs the legendary expeditions of George Mallory and his companions while examining one of mountaineering's greatest unanswered questions: did Mallory reach the summit of Mount Everest before his disappearance high on the mountain in 1924?
Drawing upon expedition records, photographs, maps, diaries, and modern climbing experience, Breashears and Salkeld present a richly illustrated account of the pioneering British Everest expeditions. Published in conjunction with renewed interest surrounding the discovery of Mallory's body in 1999, the volume combines historical scholarship with extraordinary mountain photography, making it appealing to collectors of exploration literature, mountaineering history, and Everest studies.
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: Hardcover in publisher's dust jacket. 10.25 inches tall.239 pages with an index. Profusely illustrated throughout with color and black-and-white photographs, expedition images, maps, historical documents, and mountain views.
CONDITION: Fine in a Fine Dust Jacket. No Flaws or Blemishes; Gift Quality.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE —
George Mallory occupies a unique place in exploration history. His disappearance during the 1924 Everest expedition created one of the twentieth century's most enduring mysteries. Published during the year Mallory's remains were discovered on Everest, this volume reflects renewed international interest in the question that continues to fascinate historians and climbers alike.
The book captures both the heroic age of exploration and the harsh realities of high-altitude mountaineering. Mallory's expeditions occurred at a time when Everest remained largely unknown, equipment was primitive by modern standards, and climbers faced immense risks with little understanding of altitude's effects on the human body.
Breashears, one of the foremost Himalayan filmmakers and climbers of his generation, brings practical insight to the narrative, while Audrey Salkeld contributes deep historical research. Together they present a compelling reconstruction of the expeditions that helped shape the mythology of Everest and inspired generations of climbers.
SUBJECTS: Mount Everest; George Mallory; Himalayan Exploration; Mountaineering History; British Everest Expeditions; High-Altitude Climbing; Adventure Travel; Exploration History; National Geographic; Alpine Literature, Mountaineering; Exploration; Adventure History; Travel; Himalayan Studies.
Item #22136
ISBN: 0792275381
Price: $24.00
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