To Everest! with Graham Hoyland and Simon Calder - Hatchards, Piccadilly

We are very excited to welcome Graham Hoyland here at Hatchards to discuss his new book:

First on Everest: The Life of Howard Somervell

The pioneers who attempted the first climbs of Mount Everest in 1922 and 1924 knew nothing about the mountain other than its height. They had to learn the hard way about the lack of oxygen, the jet-stream winds, the illnesses of altitude, and the vital importance of the Sherpas. Alongside George Mallory, Howard Somervell was one of those early climbers who showed the way, taking part in the first attempt to climb the mountain (his oxygen-free height record in 1924 stood for over 50 years).

Graham will be discussing Howard Somervell's extraordinary life - both on Everest and beyond- in conversation with The Independent's travel correspondent Simon Calder.

Do join us if you can for what promises to be a superbly fascinating evening!

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