Dimensions
219 x 242 x 15mm
The Authorised Story of the Search for Mallory and Irvine
On 6 June 1924, George Mallory and Andrew "Sandy" Irvine attempted to make history by being the first men to ever stand on the peak of the world's highest mountain. They got to within 800 feet of the summit and were never seen again.
Seventy-five years later, in April 1999, the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition set off to retrace the steps of the 1924 expedition. On 1 May 1999 to the astonishment of the world, they made a dramatic discovery when they came across the remains of George Mallory.
'Ghosts of Everest' is the brilliantly researched, lucidly written account of two expeditions. From early preparations to a day-by-day blow of events, it weaves through time bringing together past and present to create a seamless adventure narrative that captures the voices and the action as it unfolds on the mountain.
Fully authorised by the team, it is illustrated with archive photographs and exclusive pictures taken by the members of the expedition. It combines the drama of discovery with epic adventure and the unfolding of an historical mystery with the lurking danger that all climbers must face at high altitudes in treacherous conditions.
