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The Assault On Mount Everest 1922 [Hardcover]

Hardcover. Condición: New. Language: English. About the book-: TheÊ1922 British Mount Everest expeditionÊwas the firstÊmountaineeringÊexpedition with the express aim of making theÊfirst ascentÊofÊMount Everest. This was also the first expedition that attempted to climb Everest usingÊbottled oxygen. The expedition would attempt to climb Everest from the northern side out ofÊTibet. At the time, Everest could not be attempted from the south out of Nepal as the country was closed to Western foreigners.TheÊ1921 British Mount Everest reconnaissance expeditionÊhad explored the whole eastern and northern surroundings of the mountain. In searching for the easiest route,ÊGeorge Mallory, who was also a participant of theÊ1924 expeditionÊ(and the only person on all three expeditions in 1921, 1922 and 1924), had discovered a route which, according to his opinion, would allow an attempt on the summit. About The Author -: Brigadier-GeneralÊThe HonourableÊCharles Granville Bruce,ÊCB,ÊMVOÊ(1866 Ð1939) was a veteranÊHimalayanÊmountaineer and leader of theÊsecondÊandÊthirdÊBritish expeditions toÊMount EverestÊin 1922 and 1924. In recognition of the former he was awarded a special prize at the conclusion of the first ever Winter Olympics.Bruce was educated atÊHarrowÊandÊRepton. His early life alternated between the 'pompous formality' ofÊQueen's Gate,ÊLondon, the family home inÊAberdare, and a Scottish estate.After leaving school, Bruce entered military college. He had huge physical strength, was an enthusiastic boxer and 300-yard runner, and in the 1880s represented England against France in an international running meeting.In 1888, Bruce joined theÊIndian ArmyÊand became a career soldier serving with theÊ5th Gurkha RiflesÊfrom 1889 to 1920, rising to the rank ofÊBrigadier-General.).Bruce took a special interest in his Gurkha soldiers and became fluent inÊNepali. He was universally admired by the expedition team;ÊGeorge MalloryÊin particular, liked and trusted him.Bruce was appointed leader of the next effort to summit Everest, theÊ1924 British Mount Everest expedition. The Title 'The Assault On Mount Everest 1922 written/authored/edited by C. G. Bruce', published in the year 2021. The ISBN 9788121223560 is assigned to the Hardcover version of this title. This book has total of pp. 427 (Pages). The publisher of this title is Gyan Publishing House. This Book is in English. The subject of this book is History. Size of the book is 14.34 x 22.59 cms 427. Nº de ref. del artículo: 1111000057819

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