Fallen
everest and the enigma of george mallory
$25.76
- Paperback
352 pages
- Release Date
9 September 2025
Summary
Fallen: The Enigma of Mallory on Everest
On 6 June, 1924, George Mallory, with his young partner Andrew Irvine, embarked on a fateful ascent to the summit of Everest. They were last seen the following day, disappearing into the clouds, leaving behind a mystery that endures to this day: Did they reach the top, or perish on the descent?
In the aftermath of his disappearance, Mallory became an all-British hero, the ‘Galahad’ of Everest. He was celebrated as the greatest mountai…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838959814 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1838959815 |
| Author: | Mick Conefrey |
| Publisher: | Atlantic Books |
| Imprint: | Atlantic Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 9 September 2025 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 198mm x 129mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘Mick Conefrey’s Fallen is a marvellously researched and written story about the enigma of George Mallory and the fulfilment of his “Because it’s there!”’ Peter Hillary‘Mick Conefrey’s gripping account explores the 1924 expedition and the enigma of the man who nearly made it to the summit.’ Financial Times ‘Mick Conefrey has become one of our finest gazetteers of the Himalaya.’ The Spectator
About The Author
Mick Conefrey
Mick Conefrey is an award-winning writer and documentary maker. He made the landmark BBC series Mountain Men and Icemen and The Race for Everest to mark the 60th anniversary of the first ascent. His previous books include Everest 1922, Everest 1953, the winner of a LeggiMontagna award, The Last Great Mountain, the winner of the Premio Itas in 2023, and The Ghosts of K2, which won a US National Outdoor Book award in 2017.
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