{"product_id":"face-to-face-with-mallory","title":"Face to Face with Mallory","description":"\u003cp\u003eOn June 8, 1924, George Mallory and Sandy Irvine disappeared on Mount Everest’s Northeast Ridge, leaving behind an enduring question: did they achieve the summit before their tragic end? Drawing on his extraordinary experience as the only living person to have looked into Mallory’s preserved face, the author offers a unique perspective on their fateful climb. By combining historical evidence, physical clues discovered on Everest, and the emotional gravity of retracing their steps, Pollard provides a compelling analysis of what might have unfolded during their final hours on the mountain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut this book is not just about the author''s four expeditions to Everest, or his ill-fated ancient reed ship expedition to Easter Island, or killer Alaskan storms on Denali. It includes the tragic suicide of a brother, betrayal on the mountain, and how the author turned profound loss into a catalyst for personal evolution. Here there are lessons in gratitude and the redemptive power of nature, risk, and connection to the world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57503720833397,"sku":"9781398114814","price":22.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398114814.jpg?v=1786867430","url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/products\/face-to-face-with-mallory","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}