Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921

The Mount Everest Committee of the Royal Geographical Society and the Alpine Club desire to express their thanks to Colonel Howard-Bury; Mr. Wollaston; Mr. Mallory; Major Morshead; Major Wheeler and Dr. Heron for the trouble they have taken to write so soon after their return an account of their several parts in the joint work of the Expedition.

They have thereby enabled the present Expedition to start with full knowledge of the results of the reconnaissance; and the public to follow the progress of the attempt to reach the summit with full information at hand.Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921 by Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury, George H. Leigh-Mallory, A. F. R. Wollaston: Embark on an early exploration of Mount Everest through the accounts of the 1921 reconnaissance expedition. This book offers insights into the challenges, discoveries, and observations made during the expedition.

Key Aspects of the Book "Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921":
Mountain Exploration: Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury, George H. Leigh-Mallory, and A. F. R. Wollaston document their expedition's attempts to survey and assess the challenges posed by Mount Everest, providing readers with a firsthand look at early mountaineering efforts.
Geographical and Climatic Insights: Explore the authors' observations of the mountain's terrain, weather conditions, and their documentation of the challenges posed by altitude, cold, and rugged terrain.

Historical Significance: Gain insights into the expedition's impact on subsequent attempts to conquer Everest, its role in advancing mountaineering techniques, and its contributions to geographical and scientific understanding.

The authors Charles Kenneth Howard-Bury, George H. Leigh-Mallory, and A. F. R. Wollaston were explorers and mountaineers known for their early efforts to study and assess Mount Everest. In Mount Everest the Reconnaissance, 1921, their accounts provide valuable historical insight into early Himalayan exploration.