Discover the thrilling story of 'Mount Everest 1938' by H.W. Tilman, a captivating account of one of the most significant British expeditions to the world's highest peak. This brand new paperback, published by Lodestar Books on May 1, 2016, features 216 pages of adventure, determination, and the spirit of exploration during a time rife with challenges. As tensions in Europe rise and the British Empire faces decline, Tilman leads an exceptional team of mountaineers, including legends like Eric Shipton and Frank Smythe, in a daring attempt to conquer Everest's formidable heights. This compelling narrative explores the philosophy behind lightweight expeditions, the ethical considerations of using supplemental oxygen, and the tenacity required in extreme weather conditions. With stunning insights and gripping storytelling, 'Mount Everest 1938' not only recounts this historic ascent but also pays tribute to the unsung heroes of mountaineering. Ideal for history enthusiasts, adventure lovers, and climbing aficionados, this book is a must-have addition to your collection. Order now and join the expedition! Delivery information: All orders are processed within 24 hours, and shipping costs are calculated at checkout for both local and international deliveries.

CONDITION: Brand New
Dimensions: 156 x 216 mm
Pages: 216
Bind: paperback
Author: H. W. Tilman Publisher: Lodestar Books
Publication Date: 01-05-2016

Whether these mountains are climbed or not, smaller expeditions are a step in the right direction. It’s 1938, the British have thrown everything they’ve got at Everest but they’ve still not reached the summit. War in Europe seems inevitable; the Empire is shrinking. Still reeling from failure in 1936, the British are granted one more permit by the Tibetans, one more chance to climb the mountain. Only limited resources are available, so can a small team be assembled and succeed where larger teams have failed? H.W. Tilman is the obvious choice to lead a select team made up of some of the greatest British mountaineers history has ever known, including Eric Shipton, Frank Smythe and Noel Odell. Indeed, Tilman favours this lightweight approach. He carries oxygen but doesn’t trust it or think it ethical to use it himself, and refuses to take luxuries on the expedition, although he does regret leaving a case of champagne behind for most of his time on the mountain. On the mountain, the team is cold, the weather very wintery. It is with amazing fortitude that they establish a camp six at all, thanks in part to a Sherpa going by the family name of Tensing. Tilman carries to the high camp, but exhausted he retreats, leaving Smythe and Shipton to settle in for the night. He records in his diary, ‘Frank and Eric going well—think they may do it.’ But the monsoon is fast approaching... In Mount Everest 1938, first published in 1948, Tilman writes that it is difficult to gi