"Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921" by Charles Howard-Bury is a historical record of an early 20th-century journey to explore Mount Everest, capturing the essence of mountaineering ambition and scientific pursuit of the time. The book recounts the expedition's assembly in Darjeeling and outlines the difficulties of acquiring equipment and organizing support for the voyage to the mountain. The exploratory mission is set, emphasizing the vital planning needed to guarantee a productive and safe journey through perilous and distant environments.
Mount Everest, the Reconnaissance, 1921
By Charles Howard-Bury
Early 20th-century explorers embark on an ambitious journey to chart the world's highest peak, facing logistical challenges and forging cultural connections along the way.
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About the AuthorLieutenant-Colonel Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury DSO, DL, JP was a British soldier, explorer, botanist and Conservative politician.
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury DSO, DL, JP was a British soldier, explorer, botanist and Conservative politician.
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