First Over Everest! The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933 - Paperback

""First Over Everest! The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933"" is a non-fiction book written by P. F. M. Fellowes. The book chronicles the journey of the Houston-Mount Everest Expedition, which was the first successful attempt to fly over Mount Everest. The expedition was led by Houston, a British millionaire, and included a team of experienced mountaineers and pilots. The book provides a detailed account of the planning, preparation, and execution of the expedition. It describes the challenges faced by the team, including the harsh weather conditions, the difficult terrain, and the technical difficulties of flying at high altitudes. The book also highlights the bravery and determination of the team members, who risked their lives to achieve their goal.Throughout the book, Fellowes provides insights into the personalities and motivations of the team members, and the relationships between them. He also discusses the impact of the expedition on the world of aviation and mountaineering, and its significance in the history of exploration.Overall, ""First Over Everest! The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933"" is an engaging and informative account of a remarkable achievement in human history. It is recommended for anyone interested in aviation, mountaineering, or the history of exploration.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.