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In a monumental work of history and adventure - ten years in the writing - Wade Davis, a master storyteller, gives us a riveting story of adventure, courage and the search for renewal: an unparalleled account of Britain's early ascents on Everest, from the early approaches to the climbers' harrowing encounters with treacherous terrain and furious weather. Almost all the climbers, including George Mallory, had endured the trenches of World War I and...
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HarperCollins Publishers
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"With four years in the Parachute Regiment, ten years in the SAS and two Everest summits to his name, no one is better equipped than Jay Morton to reveal what it takes to become the best of the best. Soldier is Jay Morton's masterclass in mindset, strategy and excellence. Drawing on his extraordinary personal experience, it provides in-depth, comprehensive lessons and practical takeaways. Whether serving as an elite soldier, training as a high-level...
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Random House Canada
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"Some years ago a stash of family records was handed down to Michael Palin, among which were photos of an enigmatic young man in army uniform, as well as photos of the same young man as a teenager looking uncomfortable at family gatherings. This, Michael learned, was his Great-Uncle Harry, born in 1884, died in 1916. He had previously had no idea that he had a Great-Uncle Harry, much less that his life was cut short at the age of 32 when he was killed...
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