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Jun 2019
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Mount Everest, The Reconnaissance of 192...

SHARON HANDY
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Drift away through the Himalaya with the first major expedition to study Mount Everest, highest of high peaks in the Roof of the World. Why tackle Everest? If you can stay awake long enough, you may find out.

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