«Mallory» come gli storici hanno scritto «era destinato a diventare l'archetipo dell'eroe dei giovani del suo tempo». È troppo bello, elegante e affascinante per non essere notato. Nel 1921 ha trentacinque anni, è forte, coraggioso, e l'ambito invito da parte dell'Everest Committee a partecipare alla prima spedizione arriva senza che lui avanzi neppure richiesta. Darà prova di grande determinazione, e al ritorno a Londra sarà osannato come un eroe. Al termine di una delle sue gremitissime ...

She inherited a legacy of ambition, betrayal, longing and secrets.In the shadow of Poisson Gold, a multi-billion-dollar gold mine conglomerate, a family's legacy unravels in a compelling tale that dives deep into the human psyche.At the helm of this empire stands the enigmatic Abe Silver, a concentration camp survivor whose past holds secrets as complex as his fortune. With his health failing, Abe's last-minute will alters the course of history, leaving his...

‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years...

In "Boswell the Biographer," George Mallory offers an incisive exploration of James Boswell's contributions to biographical literature, particularly his portrayal of Samuel Johnson. Mallory deftly navigates the literary style of Boswell, whose candid and often conversational approach reshaped biographical narrative, making it a vivid reflection of personality. With keen analytical insight, the book situates Boswell within the context of 18th-century literature, examining how his unique sty...

The book offers a detailed account of Boswell’s life, from his early years in Scotland to his travels in Europe and his pivotal friendship with Samuel Johnson. Mallory highlights Boswell’s often controversial character—his insecurities, ambition, and tendency toward self-promotion—yet underscores the biographer’s keen observational skills and ability to capture the essence of those he portrayed. Boswell's dedication to recording the conversations, habits, and personal anecdotes of Johnson ...

‘An extraordinary treasure trove’ Andrew MarrA unique collection of unpublished letters from the climbing legend George Mallory to his family, revealing his innermost thoughts about people, places and mountains.On the 8th of June, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine were seen through a telescope on the upper slopes of Mount Everest. They were never seen alive again. In 1999, Mallory’s body was found below the ridge where he was last seen. In the 100 years...

George Leigh Mallory és un dels alpinistes anglesos més mítics, conegut sobretot per la seva expedició del 1924 a l'Everest que li va costar la vida i pel gran enigma que segurament no podrem resoldre mai: ell i el seu company Irvine podrien haver estat els primers homes en ascendir al cim més alt de la Terra, molt abans que ho fes Sir Edmund Hillary el 1953. Així mateix, la troballa del seu cos, 75 anys després, a 8.157 metres d'altitud, completava la fascinació per aques...

George Mallory's collected writings on his mountaineering - and his motivations. Famously impelled to climb Mount Everest simply because it was there, Mallory made three attempts to be the first to reach its summit, and perished on the third. His writing reveals the emotional life of the mountaineer. With eloquence, Mallory captures the struggles and the rewards involved, the climber's sense of triumph, and experiences of staggering beauty.The reader is Tim Pigott Smith.

In "Boswell the Biographer," George Mallory offers an insightful examination of James Boswell's groundbreaking approach to biography, situating it amidst the literary currents of the 18th century. Mallory meticulously analyzes the interplay between Boswell's personal experiences and his extensive documentation of Samuel Johnson's life, highlighting the innovative narrative techniques that elevate Boswell's work beyond mere biography to a rich tapestry of human emotion and intellect. Throug...

There is no mystery more compelling than the disappearance of British mountaineer George Mallory and Sandy Irvine, last seen ‘going strong for the top’ of Mount Everest on 8 June 1924.Mallory was a renowned climber; Irvine was a daring young sportsman embarking on the greatest adventure of his life . . . The question of exactly what happened to them on that fateful day has fascinated people for more than a century. Now, Irvine’s great-niece Julie Summers and mounta...

'Mick Conefrey's Falle n 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 Him...

"Utterly captivating...everyone will be riveted by the personalities, the constraints of their era, and the courage and ingenuity they ultimately brought to it, whether or not they succeeded." --Booklist (starred)"Gripping...Recommended for those with an interest in exploration history, as well as those drawn to enduring historical mysteries." --Library JournalThe unsolved mysteries of George Mallory, Sandy Irvine,...