The Wildest Dream: George Mallory: The Biography of an Everest Hero
(Paperback, 2nd Revised edition)
Publishing Details
The Wildest Dream: George Mallory: The Biography of an Everest Hero
By (Author) Peter Gillman
By (author) Leni Gillman
Headline Publishing Group
Headline Book Publishing
14th June 2001
3rd May 2001
2nd Revised edition
United Kingdom
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Biography: sport
796.522092
Physical Properties
Paperback
320
Width 128mm, Height 196mm, Spine 24mm
280g
Description
In 1924, George Mallory and his companion Andrew Irvine disappeared during a valiant bid to reach the world's highest summit. In May 1999 Mallory's body was found, partly resolving the riddle of whether they succeeded in their bid, 29 years ahead of Hillary and Tenzing. Peter and Leni Gillman assess the motives and goals of this inspirational yet complex figure, whose life was dominated by his two conflicting passions: his love for his wife Ruth, and Everest - forbidding, unclimbed, 'the wildest dream', as he called it. Drawing on family letters and helped by surviving members of the family, Peter and Leni Gillman present a powerful and affecting portrait of a man torn between competing desires, and the fatal choice he ultimately made.
Reviews
A finely wrought and meticulously detailed biography of Mallory ... It is at once compelling and evocative - Joe Simpson, author of TOUCHING THE VOID
' A superb biography' Daily TelegraphA rich portrait of a man who defies facile categorisation ... The new biography is spot-on [about the climbing] - Stephen Venables, Daily TelegraphThe Gillmans have produced a respectful and thoroughly researched account of Mallory's life - ObserverThis exemplary biography of Mallory, which draws upon much new material, puts the man in all his many perspectives... Strikingly well balanced - Jan Morris, SpectatorIt is a masterful achievement - impeccably researched, beautifully written and a delight to read. Without question the Gillmans have written a definitive biography of an utterly fascinating man - Jon KrakauerA poignant story, handsomely told - Yorkshire PostThe most compelling read over 12 months ... Go out and buy it - Ian Wooldridge, Daily MailAuthor Bio
Peter Gillman has been a writer and journalist since 1964. He is the author of a dozen books and has won a record five awards. He has written several books with his wife Leni.
