EverestJoin the treacherous mission to conquer Earths highest peak in David Longs enthralling retelling of the first expeditions to climb Everest. Everest is the worlds highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as Goddess Mother of the World or the Peak of Heaven. To explorers and adventurers, it represents a perilous but thrilling challenge to be