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Wade Davis
ISBN 9780099563839
Rs. 1,920
Vintage
Into the Silence
Who it's for: Readers interested in mountaineering history and early 20th-century British culture
Wade Davis's 'Into the Silence' meticulously chronicles the daring British Everest expeditions of the 1920s. This definitive account explores how World War I veterans, including George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, sought national redemption and personal challenge on the world's highest peak, culminating in their fateful 1924 ascent and disappearance.Why You Should Read? Discover the profound historical context of post-WWI Britain and its imperial ambitions, shaping a generation's drive for glory on Everest. Experience the rigorous and often tragic efforts of early mountaineers, bringing to life the dangers and triumphs of their groundbreaking ascents. Delve into the enduring mystery surrounding George Mallory and Sandy Irvine's final climb, and the quest for the summit. Benefit from Wade Davis's decade of extensive research, offering an unparalleled and vivid recreation of these extraordinary men and their era.
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- Covers the 1920s British Everest expeditions in detail
- Focuses on George Mallory and Sandy Irvine's 1924 disappearance
- Explores post-WWI Britain's national redemption and imperial ambitions
- Based on a decade of extensive research by Wade Davis
- Vividly recreates the lives and era of early mountaineers
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What is the book about?
It chronicles the British Everest expeditions of the 1920s, focusing on the climbers, their motivations, and the fateful 1924 attempt by Mallory and Irvine.
Who are the main figures?
George Mallory and Sandy Irvine are central, along with other veterans of World War I who participated in the expeditions.
Does it solve the mystery of Mallory and Irvine?
The book explores the mystery surrounding their disappearance and the quest for the summit, but the input does not specify whether it provides a definitive answer.
What historical context does it provide?
It examines post-WWI Britain, including national redemption and imperial ambitions, which shaped the drive to conquer Everest.
How is the book researched?
It is based on a decade of extensive research by Wade Davis, offering a vivid recreation of the men and their era.