Sorrow and Strife on the World's Highest Mountain: Footsteps on the Mountain

In the annals of mountaineering, the name Mallory is synonymous with tragedy. George Mallory, a brilliant climber and enigmatic figure, made three attempts to summit Mount Everest in the 1920s. He disappeared on his third attempt, in 1924, and his body was never found.

The Everest Politics Show: Sorrow and strife on the world’s highest mountain (Footsteps on the Mountain Diaries)

by Mark Horrell

4.2 out of 5

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Mallory's story has been told and retold many times, but never with the intimacy and detail that Peter Firstbrook brings to it in his gripping new book, Sorrow and Strife on the World's Highest Mountain: Footsteps on the Mountain.

Firstbrook, a veteran mountaineer himself, has spent years researching Mallory's life and death. He has interviewed Mallory's family and friends, pored over his diaries and letters, and retraced his steps on Everest. The result is a deeply moving and insightful account of Mallory's life, his ambitions, and his tragic demise.

Firstbrook paints a vivid portrait of Mallory as a complex and driven man. He was a brilliant climber, but he was also arrogant and reckless. He was determined to be the first person to summit Everest, but he was willing to risk his life to achieve his goal.

Mallory's first two attempts on Everest ended in failure. But in 1924, he returned to the mountain with a new team and a new plan. He and his climbing partner, Andrew Irvine, set out for the summit on June 8th. They were last seen alive at 8,800 meters, just 250 meters from the top.

What happened to Mallory and Irvine on that fateful day has been the subject of much speculation. Some believe that they reached the summit but died on the descent. Others believe that they were killed by an avalanche or a fall. Firstbrook presents evidence to support the theory that Mallory and Irvine died in a storm.

The death of Mallory and Irvine cast a long shadow over the world of mountaineering. It raised questions about the limits of human endurance and the wisdom of pursuing dangerous goals. But it also inspired a new generation of climbers to push the boundaries of possibility.

Sorrow and Strife on the World's Highest Mountain is a powerful and moving account of one of the greatest tragedies in mountaineering history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the story of Everest, or in the human spirit of adventure.

The Everest Politics Show: Sorrow and strife on the world’s highest mountain (Footsteps on the Mountain Diaries)

by Mark Horrell

4.2 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	1122 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	175 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE