Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Preface: A Fallen Giant ix
4. Chapter One. When Men and Mountains Meet 1
5. Chapter Two. The Age of Empire 1892–1914 33
6. Chapter Three. “Because It Is There”: George Mallory and the Fight for Everest 1921–1924 83
7. Chapter Four. “A Random Harvest of Delight,” 1929–1933 127
8. Chapter Five. “Himalayan Hey-Day” 1934–1939 165
9. Chapter Six. The Golden Age Postponed 1940–1950 223
10. Chapter Seven. “Don’t Be a Chicken-Hearted Fellow” Everest 1950–1953 254
11. Chapter Eight. The Golden Age of Himalayan Climbing 1953–1960 295
12. Chapter Nine. New Frontiers, New Faces 1961–1970 350
13. Chapter Ten. The Age of Extremes 1971–1996 398
14. Notes 455
15. Bibliography 539
16. Index 565