Mount Everest: The Reconnaissance, 1921 (1922) - Hardcover

""Mount Everest: The Reconnaissance, 1921"" is a book written by Charles K. Howard-Bury, originally published in 1922. The book is a detailed account of the first British reconnaissance expedition to Mount Everest, which took place in 1921. The expedition was led by Howard-Bury himself and included other notable climbers such as George Leigh Mallory, Edward Norton, and Alexander Kellas. The book begins with an introduction to the history of Mount Everest and the previous attempts to climb it. It then goes on to describe the planning and preparation that went into the 1921 expedition, including the selection of the team members and the equipment that was used. The main focus of the book is on the expedition itself and the challenges that the climbers faced. It includes detailed accounts of the various stages of the climb, from the initial approach to the base of the mountain to the final ascent up the North Col. The book also includes descriptions of the landscape and the weather conditions that the climbers encountered, as well as the flora and fauna of the region. In addition to the main narrative, the book includes numerous photographs and illustrations, as well as maps and diagrams of the mountain and the surrounding area. There are also appendices that provide additional information on topics such as the geology of the region and the equipment used by the climbers. Overall, ""Mount Everest: The Reconnaissance, 1921"" is a fascinating and informative account of one of the earliest attempts to climb the world's highest mountain. It provides a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of early mountaineering, as well as the history and geography of the Himalayan region.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.