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Published by (London: Macmillan, 1999) 0333783158, 1999
ISBN 10: 0333783158ISBN 13: 9780333783153
Seller: Christison Rare Books, IOBA SABDA, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Association Member: IOBA
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243 x 216 mm; laminated pictorial wrappers; pp. 205 + (i), incl. index; profusely illustrated in full colour. Small crease to bottom fore-edges of cover. Very good condition. "On 6th June 1924, George Mallory and Andrew 'Sandy' Irvine attempted to make history by setting out on a bid to reach the summit of Everest and be the first men ever to stand on the peak of the world's highest mountain. When last seen by Noel Odell, who was climbing in support, they seemed to be within 800 feet of the summit. They were never seen again. . Seventy-five years later, in April 1999, the Mallory and Irvine Research Expedition team set off to retrace the steps of the 1924 Expedition. . On 1st 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 day-to-day, blow-by-blow 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.".