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The Great War Mallory And The Conquest Of Everest: The Untold Story

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Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest

by Wade Davis

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
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Print length	:	690 pages

World War I was a watershed moment in the history of mountaineering. The war's impact on Mallory and his contemporaries shaped their motivations, ambitions, and ultimately their fate on the mountain.

Mallory was a young and ambitious mountaineer when the war broke out in 1914. He had already made a name for himself with his ascents of the Alps and the Himalayas. But the war interrupted his climbing career, and he spent the next four years fighting in the trenches.

The war had a profound impact on Mallory. He saw some of the worst fighting of the war, and he lost many of his friends. The experience left him disillusioned and cynical. But it also gave him a new appreciation for the beauty and fragility of life.

After the war, Mallory returned to mountaineering with a renewed sense of purpose. He was determined to conquer Everest, the world's highest mountain. But the mountain proved to be a formidable challenge. Mallory made several attempts to reach the summit, but he was always turned back by bad weather or other obstacles.

In 1924, Mallory made his final attempt on Everest. He was accompanied by his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine. The two men were last seen alive on June 8, 1924, high on the mountain. They were never seen again.

The mystery of Mallory's disappearance has never been solved. But his legacy lives on. He is considered one of the greatest mountaineers of all time, and his story continues to inspire climbers around the world.

The Great War Mallory And The Conquest Of Everest: A Review

The Great War Mallory And The Conquest Of Everest is a fascinating and well-written book. It tells the untold story of how World War I shaped the conquest of Everest. The book is full of new research, and it sheds new light on Mallory's motivations, ambitions, and ultimate fate.

The book is also a moving and personal account of Mallory's life. The author, Peter Firstbrook, has a deep understanding of Mallory's character, and he brings him to life on the page. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in mountaineering, World War I, or the history of exploration.