{"product_id":"everest-1922-the-epic-story-of-the-first-attempt-on-the-worlds-highest-mountain-9781639361458","title":"Everest 1922: The Epic Story of the First Attempt on the World's Highest Mountain","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe dramatic and inspiring account of the very first attempt to climb Mount Everest, published to coincide with the centenary of the expedition of 1922.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe first attempt on Everest in 1922 by George Leigh Mallory and a British team is an extraordinary story full of controversy, drama, and incident, populated by a set of larger-than-life characters straight out of an adventure novel. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe expedition ended in tragedy when, on their third bid for the top, Mallory's party was hit by an avalanche that left seven men dead. Using diaries, letters, and unpublished accounts, Mick Conefrey creates a rich, character-driven narrative that explores the motivations and private dramas of the key individuals--detailing their backroom politics and bitter rivalries--who masterminded this epic adventure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMick Conefrey\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning author and documentary filmmaker. Mick created the landmark BBC series \u003ci\u003eThe Race for Everest\u003c\/i\u003e to mark the sixtieth anniversary of the first ascent. His previous books include \u003ci\u003eEverest 1922;\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Adventurer's Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eEverest 1953\u003c\/i\u003e, the winner of a Leggimontagna Award; and \u003ci\u003eThe Ghosts of K2\u003c\/i\u003e, which won the National Outdoor Book Award. Conefrey lives in England.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pegasus Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50670456406290,"sku":"9781639361458","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_35d54005-b875-4cb1-be0b-a9e6f0f11e01.jpg?v=1733779457","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/everest-1922-the-epic-story-of-the-first-attempt-on-the-worlds-highest-mountain-9781639361458","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}