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Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest

Name: Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest
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Book Synopsis: On June 6, 1924, two men set out from a camp perched at 23,000 feet on an ice ledge just below the lip of Mount Everest's North Col. George Mallory, thirty-seven, was Britain's finest climber. Sandy Irvine was a young Oxford scholar of twenty-two with little previous mountaineering experience. Neither of them returned. In this magisterial work of history and adventure, based on more than a decade of prodigious research in British, Canadian, and European archives, and months in the field in Nepal and Tibet, Wade Davis vividly re-creates British climbers' epic attempts to scale Mount Everest in the early 1920s. With new access to letters and diaries, Davis recounts the heroic efforts of George Mallory and his fellow climbers to conquer the mountain in the face of treacherous terrain and furious weather. Into the Silence sets their remarkable achievements in sweeping historical context: Davis shows how the exploration originated in nineteenth-century imperial ambitions, and he takes us far beyond the Himalayas to the trenches of World War I, where Mallory and his generation found themselves and their world utterly shattered. In the wake of the war that destroyed all notions of honor and decency, the Everest expeditions, led by these scions of Britain's elite, emerged as a symbol of national redemption and hope. Beautifully written and rich with detail, Into the Silence is a classic account of exploration and endurance, and a timeless portrait of an extraordinary generation of adventurers, soldiers, and mountaineers the likes of which we will never see again.

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Discover the untold story of George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, two brave men who set out on a daring adventure to conquer the majestic Mount Everest. Wade Davis's riveting book, "Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest," takes you on a captivating journey through the treacherous terrain and the unpredictable weather that the British climbers faced in the early 1920s. Based on extensive research and access to personal letters and diaries, Davis brings to life their heroic efforts and the historical context in which they unfolded.

Uncover the origins of these ambitious explorations, rooted in the nineteenth-century imperial ambitions of Britain. Davis delves deep into the aftermath of World War I, where Mallory and his generation, shattered by the horrors of war, found solace in the ultimate pursuit of conquering the unconquerable. As a symbol of national redemption and hope, the Everest expeditions led by this extraordinary generation of adventurers and mountaineers captured the hearts and minds of a nation.

Davis's beautifully written narrative immerses you in the world of early mountaineering, filled with incredible tales of endurance and bravery. Through meticulous research, he not only paints a vivid picture of the climbers' struggles against perilous terrain and furious weather but also invites you to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit. "Into the Silence" is not just a book about mountains; it is a timeless portrait of an exceptional generation that will leave you in awe.

Embark on a captivating journey to the peaks of Mount Everest and immerse yourself in the heroic and awe-inspiring account of Mallory and his fellow climbers. Experience the thrill of adventure, the triumphs of overcoming unimaginable obstacles, and the unraveling of history's most captivating stories. Don't miss out on this opportunity to delve into "Into the Silence: The Great War, Mallory, and the Conquest of Everest" and be transported to a world of exploration and endurance like no other.

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