Publisher's Synopsis
""First Over Everest! The Houston-Mount Everest Expedition 1933"" is a historical account of the first successful flight over Mount Everest, written by P.F.M. Fellowes. The book details the Houston-Mount Everest Expedition of 1933, which was led by British millionaire Lady Houston and included a team of experienced pilots and mountaineers. The book provides a detailed description of the planning and execution of the expedition, including the challenges faced by the team, such as extreme weather conditions and the dangers of flying at high altitudes. The book also explores the political and social context of the time, including the impact of World War I and the rise of aviation technology. The book features photographs and illustrations that provide a visual representation of the expedition and the mountain itself. It is a fascinating read for anyone interested in aviation, mountaineering, or the history of exploration.""This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
