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The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Bruce, C. G., 1866-1939
- Language:
- English
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource : multiple file formats
- Place of Publication:
- Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,
- Summary:
- "The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922" by C. G. Bruce is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This book recounts the details of the British expedition that aimed to conquer Mount Everest, focusing not only on the climb itself but also on the extensive preparations and challenges encountered along the way. The narrative captures the tension of the ascent and the intricacies involved in navigating the highest peaks in the world, backed by the contributions of various expedition members. The opening of the book introduces the context of the expedition, including the work done during the previous year's reconnaissance. General C. G. Bruce discusses the thorough planning that went into organizing the climbing team and the logistics involved, such as assembling a skilled group of climbers, recruiting local porters, and preparing all necessary equipment. The narrative sets the stage for the daunting challenges ahead, highlighting the urgency to reach the summit before the monsoon season while emphasizing the idea that success is not guaranteed on the first attempt, especially given the complexities of climbing Everest. This rich introduction prepares readers for an adventurous journey filled with ambition, camaraderie, and the spirit of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
- Contents:
- Introduction / Sir Francis Younghusband
- The Narrative of the expedition / Brigadier-General Hon. C.G. Bruce
- The First attempt / George H. Leigh-Mallory
- The Attempt with oxygen / Captain George Finch
- The Third attempt / George H. Leigh-Mallory
- Notes / T. Howard Somervell
- Natural history / Dr. T.G. Longstaff.
- Credits:
- Produced by Tim Lindell, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
- Notes:
- Reading ease score: 62.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
- Release date is 2020-01-02
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