The Wildest Dream
george mallory: the biography of an everest hero
$40.80
- Paperback
320 pages
- Release Date
13 June 2001
Summary
The Wildest Dream: Mallory, Everest, and the Fatal Choice
In 1924, George Mallory and Andrew Irvine vanished during their attempt to conquer the world’s highest peak. In May 1999, Mallory’s body was discovered, partially answering the question of whether they reached the summit nearly three decades before Hillary and Tenzing.
Peter and Leni Gillman delve into the motivations and ambitions of this inspiring yet intricate character, whose life was defined by two clashing passi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780747264583 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0747264589 |
| Author: | Leni Gillman, Peter Gillman |
| Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Edition: | 2nd |
| Release Date: | 13 June 2001 |
| Weight: | 280g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
‘This exemplary biography of Mallory, which draws upon much new material, puts the man in all his many perspectives… Strikingly well balanced’
A finely wrought and meticulously detailed biography of Mallory … It is at once compelling and evocative - Joe Simpson, author of TOUCHING THE VOID
’ A superb biography’ Daily TelegraphA rich portrait of a man who defies facile categorisation … The new biography is spot-on [about the climbing] - Stephen Venables, Daily TelegraphThe Gillmans have produced a respectful and thoroughly researched account of Mallory’s life - ObserverThis exemplary biography of Mallory, which draws upon much new material, puts the man in all his many perspectives… Strikingly well balanced - Jan Morris, SpectatorIt is a masterful achievement - impeccably researched, beautifully written and a delight to read. Without question the Gillmans have written a definitive biography of an utterly fascinating man - Jon KrakauerA poignant story, handsomely told - Yorkshire PostThe most compelling read over 12 months … Go out and buy it - Ian Wooldridge, Daily MailAbout The Author
Leni Gillman
Peter Gillman has been a writer and journalist since 1964. He is the author of a dozen books and has won a record five awards. He has written several books with his wife Leni.
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