First Over Everest: The Houston Mount Everest Expedition 1933

Fellowes, P.F.M.

ISBN 10: 8177691813 / ISBN 13: 9788177691818

Published by Pilgrims Publishing, 2004

About this Item

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

Seller Inventory # rev1666166554

Bibliographic Details

• Title: First Over Everest: The Houston Mount Everest Expedition 1933
• Publisher: Pilgrims Publishing
• Publication Date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8177691813
• ISBN 13: 9788177691818
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Like New
• Weight: 499 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

About the Author

Author of the iconic novel The Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan filled many roles including barrister, colonial administrator, publisher, Director of Intelligence, and Member of Parliament. The Thirty-Nine Steps, first in the Richard Hannay series, is widely regarded as the starting point for espionage fiction and was written to pass time while Buchan recovered from an illness. During the outbreak of the First World War, Buchan wrote propaganda for the British war effort, combining his skills as author and politician. In 1935 Buchan was appointed the 15th Governor General of Canada and established the Governor General s Literacy Award. Buchan was enthusiastic about literacy and the evolution of Canadian culture. He died in 1940 and received a state funeral in Canada before his ashes were returned to the United Kingdom.