Publisher's Synopsis
""First Over Everest!"" is a non-fiction book written by P.F.M. Fellowes that details the Houston-Mount Everest Expedition of 1933. The book chronicles the journey of a team of British climbers, led by Houston, as they attempt to be the first to fly over the summit of Mount Everest. The expedition was groundbreaking in its use of airplanes and aerial photography to map the mountain and its surrounding areas. The book provides a detailed account of the team's preparations, the challenges they faced during the expedition, and their ultimate success in achieving their goal. It also includes photographs and maps to provide readers with a visual understanding of the expedition. The book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in mountaineering, aviation, 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.
