Sailing

By Barry Switzer and Bud Shrake

Book Overview

A New York Times Editor's Choice 1924. George Mallory is arguably the last great British explorer, having twice tried--and failed--to conquer Mount Everest. The mountain has haunted him, but his attempts have captivated the hearts of a nation desperate to restore its former glory after World War I. Yet George has sworn to his wife, Ruth, that he will not mount a third attempt. He will remain with her and their three children instead of again challenging the unreachable peak. Then, one afternoon, Ruth reads a telegram addressed to George: "Glad to have you aboard again." And with this one sentence, the lives of the Mallorys, and the face of the nation, are irrevocably changed. A beautifully rendered story about the need for redemption and the quest for glory, Above All Things is a captivating blend of historical fact and imaginative fiction. It is a heartbreaking tale of obsession, sacrifice, and what we do for love and honor. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688093841
• ISBN13: 9780688093846
• Release Date: January 1990
• Publisher: William Morrow and Company, Inc.
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.5" x 6.5" x 1.3"