Overview :An authoritative, myth-piercing study of the world-famous explorer George Mallory, who disappeared on Mount Everest in 1924. In the years fo... Read More
Overview :CLICK HERE to download a sample from Everest 1953Reaching the top of the world in 1953 was one of the most significant achievements in the h... Read More
Overview :"Downright thrilling; Conefrey] really gives us a sense of what it must have been like, battling exhaustion and frigid temperatures to get ... Read More
Overview :The Last Great Mountain tells the story of the first ascent of Kangchenjunga the third highest but reputedly the hardest mountain in the wor... Read More
Overview :WINNER OF THE 2016 NATIONAL OUTDOOR BOOK AWARD (History/Biography) At 28,251 feet, K2 might be almost 800 feet shorter than Everest, but it'... Read More
Overview :What makes a good explorer? Adaptability, ambition, stamina, self-confidence, curiosity, optimism, authority-and fund-raising ability. Thoug... Read More
Overview :Traversing a century of climbing that begins with Victorian enthusiasts and ends with the conquerors of the Himalayan peaks, Mountain Men te... Read More