Caesar, Ed
The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War and Everest
- ISBN 13:
- 9780241977255
- author:
- Caesar, Ed
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.7 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Moth and the Mountain: A True Story of Love, War, and Everest In the 1930s, Maurice Wilson, a World War I veteran, embarked on a daring plan to conquer Everest. He would fly a Gipsy Moth aeroplane from England to the mountain, crash land on its lower slopes, and then become the first person to reach its summit alone. Despite lacking climbing experience and flying skills, Wilson was driven by a vision to stand on top of the world. Wilson's story has been largely forgotten, with many dismissing him as an eccentric and a charlatan. However, he is revered by many in the mountaineering community. The Moth and the Mountain seeks to restore Wilson's place in history and explore the question of why people climb mountains. This book delves into the life and motivations of Maurice Wilson, shedding light on the enduring appeal of mountaineering and the human desire to push beyond the limits of human achievement.
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