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64 pp.
| National
| October, 2000
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TradeISBN 0-7922-7222-6$$17.95
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4-6
The mystery of George Mallory's disappearance during a 1924 summit attempt on Everest has been a puzzle for years. This biography recounts the life of the mountaineer, focusing on his expeditions and ending with his tragic disappearance. Dramatic two-tone archival photographs taken during Mallory's three trips to Everest grippingly elevate Salkeld's clear text. Bib., ind.