The Wildest Dream: Mallory, His Life and Conflicting Passions
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Book
Authors
ISBN 10
0747271518
ISBN 13
9780747271512
Category
900 --History & Geography
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Publication Year
2000
Publisher
Pages
xiv, 306 : illustrat
Subject
Mallory, George, 1886-1924
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Abstract
Summary: In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared during their bid to climb Everest. In May 1999, Mallory's body was found, partly resolving the riddle of whether they succeeded. This biography of Mallory assesses his motives, juxtaposing his passion for climbing with his love for his wife.
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Summary: In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine disappeared during their bid to climb Everest. In May 1999, Mallory's body was found, partly resolving the riddle of whether they succeeded. This biography of Mallory assesses his motives, juxtaposing his passion for climbing with his love for his wife.
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