MOUNT EVEREST - The First Expedition of 1921 (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Account of the Reconnaissance Expedition to HimalayasBy Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury
Length13h 56m
About this audiobook
Mount Everest: The First Expedition of 1921 records the pioneering reconnaissance that transformed Everest from a remote geographical mystery into a mountaineering objective. Combining travel narrative, scientific observation, and imperial-era expedition report, Howard-Bury describes approaches through Tibet, encounters with monasteries and local officials, mapping work, weather, flora, fauna, and the first serious examination of possible routes to the summit. The illustrated edition restores the visual force of a journey undertaken before Everest had acquired its later tragic mythology. Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury was an Anglo-Irish soldier, explorer, botanist, and parliamentarian whose disciplined eye and wide cultural curiosity shaped the book's distinctive character. Chosen to lead the 1921 British Mount Everest Reconnaissance Expedition, he brought to the task military organization, Himalayan experience, and a naturalist's attentiveness. His narrative reflects both the assumptions of his age and a genuine fascination with Tibetan landscapes, customs, and ecological detail. This volume is essential for readers interested in exploration literature, Himalayan history, and the prehistory of modern mountaineering. It is not merely an account of a climb not yet attempted, but a foundational document: sober, observant, and historically indispensable.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★★ 4.0 (39)
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GenreTravel
Length13 hrs 56 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 9, 2018
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5PREFACE
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6INTRODUCTION
7THE NARRATIVE OF THE EXPEDITION By LIEUT.-COL. C. K. HOWARD-BURY, D.S.O.
8CHAPTER I FROM DARJEELING THROUGH SIKKIM
9CHAPTER II THE CHUMBI VALLEY AND THE TIBETAN PLATEAU
10CHAPTER III FROM KHAMBA DZONG THROUGH UNKNOWN COUNTRY TO TINGRI
11CHAPTER IV TINGRI AND THE COUNTRY TO THE SOUTH
12CHAPTER V THE SEARCH FOR KHARTA
13CHAPTER VI THE MOVE TO KHARTA
14CHAPTER VII THE KAMA VALLEY
15CHAPTER VIII THE UPPER KHARTA VALLEY AND THE 20,000 FOOT CAMP
16CHAPTER IX THE RETURN TO KHARTA BY THE KAMA VALLEY
17CHAPTER X THE RETURN JOURNEY TO PHARI
18CHAPTER XI BACK TO CIVILISATION
19THE RECONNAISSANCE OF THE MOUNTAIN By GEORGE H. LEIGH-MALLORY
20CHAPTER XII THE NORTHERN APPROACH
21CHAPTER XIII THE NORTHERN APPROACH—continued
22CHAPTER XIV THE EASTERN APPROACH
23CHAPTER XV THE ASSAULT
24CHAPTER XVI WEATHER AND CONDITION OF SNOW
25CHAPTER XVII THE ROUTE TO THE SUMMIT
26NATURAL HISTORY By A. F. R. WOLLASTON
27CHAPTER XVIII AN EXCURSION TO NYENYAM AND LAPCHE KANG
28CHAPTER XIX NATURAL HISTORY NOTES
29CHAPTER XX AN APPRECIATION OF THE RECONNAISSANCE By Professor NORMAN COLLIE, F.R.S. President of the Alpine Club
30APPENDIX I
31APPENDIX II
32APPENDIX IV
33APPENDIX V
34Analysis
35Reflection
36Memorable Quotes
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