The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922

"The Assault on Mount Everest, 1922" is a personal account of the expeditions to climb Mount Everest in 1922-1923. Although the summit was not reached, the expeditions made important discoveries, such as the northern approach to the mountain, which was first explored by George Mallory and Guy Bullock in 1921. Mallory led the way on the initial expedition, becoming the first European to set foot on Everest's flanks, and they climbed to an altitude of 7,005 metres (22,982 ft). This informative text provides insights into the challenges of climbing the world's highest mountain and the determination required to attempt such a feat."