First Over Everest: The Houston Mount Everest Expedition 1933 - Softcover

Fellowes, P.F.M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 8177691813 ISBN 13: 9788177691818

Publisher: Pilgrims Publishing, 2004

Synopsis

This is a new release of the original 1934 edition.

About this title

About the Author

Author of the iconic novel The Thirty-Nine Steps, John Buchan filled many roles including barrister, colonial administrator, publisher, Director of Intelligence, and Member of Parliament. The Thirty-Nine Steps, first in the Richard Hannay series, is widely regarded as the starting point for espionage fiction and was written to pass time while Buchan recovered from an illness. During the outbreak of the First World War, Buchan wrote propaganda for the British war effort, combining his skills as author and politician. In 1935 Buchan was appointed the 15th Governor General of Canada and established the Governor General s Literacy Award. Buchan was enthusiastic about literacy and the evolution of Canadian culture. He died in 1940 and received a state funeral in Canada before his ashes were returned to the United Kingdom.

Synopsis

The history of aviation is littered with stories of fflhardy entrprise. In 1933, before man had climbed to the summit of Mount Everest, a small band of enthusiasts set out to fly over the highest mountain in small biplanes, with little protection and a lot of bravery, and this is the story of it.

Edition details

• Publisher: Pilgrims Publishing
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 8177691813
• ISBN 13: 9788177691818
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 279