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Seventy years ago on the 29th May two men successfully reached the summit of Everest – Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay. A remarkable and historic achievement, which caused a sensation around the world, particularly since Everest had been shadowed by tragedy from the many unsuccessful attempts in the past.
March 19th marks the birthday of David Livingstone, who, along with captains Cook and Scott, is one of the three most renowned British explorers of the modern age, and, like them, died in the land he loved.
Inspired by the current exhibition at the Royal Geographical Society of British Women Explorers in Arabia, it seemed apposite to look at Western women travellers in the Islamic world.
A preview of our latest catalogue Travel & Exploration 2023, curated by senior specialist Julian MacKenzie.
To do an injustice to Tennyson, it’s usually at this time that my fancy turns to getting out a new travel catalogue. Looking at this year’s purchases, the balance of them means that I can finally add a third catalogue in the series From the Mediterranean to the Himalayas, for the first time since the 1990’s.
This week, we explore some less well-known adventurers who also achieved mountaineering milestones in their own way not necessarily by successful ascents but by becoming pioneers in their field.
Last week I was fortunate to buy a small quantity of the original 1977 edition of Julie Marshall’s superb book, Britain and Tibet 1765-1947.
I suppose that whenever people think of the Himalayas, they think of Everest. And why not? The highest peak on Earth, the scene of so many displays of courage, the tragic loss of life, the ultimate challenge for Man.
