Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921 by Howard-Bury, Mallory, and Wollaston
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| Author | Howard-Bury, Charles, 1881-1963 |
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| Author | Mallory, George, 1886-1924 |
| Author | Wollaston, A. F. R. (Alexander Frederick Richmond), 1875-1930 |
| LoC No. | 22013019 |
| Title | Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921 |
| Note | Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1921_British_Mount_Everest_reconnaissance_expedition |
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| Summary | "Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921" by Howard-Bury, Mallory, and Wollaston is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work documents the expedition that aimed to explore and gather information about the highest peak in the world, Mount Everest, providing insight into the early 1920s mountaineering spirit and scientific inquiry. It not only details the physical challenges faced by the explorers but also portrays the cultural interactions with the local Tibetan and Sikkimese populations. At the start of the narrative, the members of the expedition are introduced as they gather in Darjeeling, preparing for their journey to Mount Everest. The opening details logistical challenges, such as gathering supplies and organizing coolies, and provides background on the motivations behind the expedition. The narrative highlights the expedition's objectives, including determining feasible routes to the mountain, studying the geology and natural history of the region, and establishing relationships with local authorities. The passage emphasizes the meticulous planning required for a successful, safe, and informative expedition into such remote and treacherous terrain. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia |
| Subject | Mount Everest Expedition (1921) |
| Subject | Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39421 |
| Release Date | Apr 10, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 341 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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