The Assault on Mount Everest 1922
Author(s):
Bruce, Gen. C. G.
Copyright: 1923, Arnold, London
Specifications: 1st, royal 8vo, pp.xi, 339, photo frontis w/ tissue guard, 35 bw photos, 2 fldg maps back (1 color), uncut, red cloth
Condition: cloth lightly rubbed top spine, nice corners, inscription dated 1923, some foxing to prelim/end pages, maps w/ orig folds & no tears, tight, near fine
The second British expedition, from the north, building upon the reconnaissance of the previous year. Even then the use of oxygen was debated so attempts were made with and without, both going over 8000 meters. An important work in early Everest history. Anyone with a true interest in Everest should read the early books to understand what it took to first explore and come to grips with this mountain. This is a very nice looking copy.
Neate B196, SB B44, Yak B279.