Fight for Everest

Book Details

• Author: E.F. Norton
• ISBN: 8170207002
• Pages: 372 pp
• Year of Publishing: 1996
• Binding: Hard Bound
• Publisher: Cosmo Publications

This book recounts the legendary 1924 Everest expedition, which has remained shrouded in mystery. The central question: Did George Mallory and Andrew Irvine reach the summit before they perished? Col. E.F. Norton, a teammate of Mallory and Irvine, offers his firsthand account of the expedition, providing minute details in an attempt to solve this great puzzle of mountaineering history.

Though the ultimate truth of their summit attempt may never be fully known, the book highlights the relentless efforts and courage of those who braved the harsh conditions of the world’s highest mountain. The account explores the technical challenges of high-altitude climbing and the innovative research aimed at solving the question of how to transport the human body to such extreme heights.

A thrilling narrative of determination and triumph, this work stands as a testament to human spirit and adventure, offering readers a captivating history of one of mankind's most remarkable feats. The story of the 1924 Everest expedition remains a timeless classic in the annals of exploration.