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The Wildest Dream: The Biography of George Malloryby Peter Gillman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:An in-depth portrait of George Mallory, offering insight into the man behind the myth and the controversy. Book News Annotation:Investigative reporter Peter and outdoor writer Leni, husband and
wife, journeyed through Tibet, retracing the steps of Mallory's 1921
Everest reconnaissance expedition. They draw also on newly discovered
letters and documents, and reminiscences of his children to explore
the youthful radical socialist and teacher of Robert Graves, his
entanglements with the Bloomsbury set, his homosexual infatuation,.
and other aspects. They reveal the true identity of Stella, the
mysterious women whose letter was in his pocket when his body was
found high on Everest in May 1999. No one knows whether he made it to
the top in 1924.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. 277-281) and index. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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