The Epic of Mount Everest

<p><strong>The Epic of Mount Everest</strong> first published in 1926 is the exciting story of the first attempts to reach the summit of Mount Everest including that of George Mallory and Andrew Irvine who disappeared and died in the 1924 expedition. Considered must reading for mountaineers <em>The Epic of Mount Everest </em>provides a fascinating insight into the men methods and struggles of early mountain-climbers. Included are 15 pages of illustrations and 2 maps. Sir Francis Edward Younghusband (1863-1942) was an officer in the British Army as well as an explorer and author. He is most noted for his writings on Asia and foreign policy.</p>