Everest Mountaineer George Mallory’s Letters Digitized and Made Available

Letters written by the late Everest mountaineer George Mallory have been digitized and made available to a global audience for the first time, offering a glimpse into the life of the famous Magdalene alumnus. The letters, which survived 75 years in his jacket pocket before his body was discovered, include correspondence between Mallory and his wife Ruth, as well as letters retrieved from his body in 1999. The letters cover fascinating topics, including his first reconnaissance mission to Everest in 1921 and his final Everest summit attempt in 1924.

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