Fearless on Everest: The Quest for Sandy Irvine Paperback – 30 Jan. 2010

Having read extensively of the Everest expeditions of the 1920s, I was looking for something more from this book and it did not disappoint. The book is not just a sketch of the 22 year old who accompanied Mallory on the final attempt for the summit in 1924. It paints a vivid picture of the man to such an extent that I feel that I now know him. The determination of the Oxford 'blue' rower was seen in his willingness to give his all on Everest. A talented 'handy man' he rebuilt the oxygen equipment en route during the attempt. He repaired about everything that came his way in those difficult conditions, including stoves, camp beds and even a camera. His physical strength and courage as a team member made him a popular figure. Although lacking the climbing experience of some of the other team members, he had learnt much of the craft shortly before the expedition started and had shown natural talent. As I state in my title to this review, this is not simply a good book - it's a great one. Thanks must go to Julie Summers for writing this biographical account of her great uncle.

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Excellent book. I couldn't put it down and was enthralled from start to finish. I would thoroughly recommend it whether you like mountains or not!

Not only did this book highlight the extreme courage of the climbers but it also gave a fascinating glimpse of life and the class system in the early 20th century and how the conquest of the globe was achieved. One of the best books I've read and now I'm hooked and want to know more, my heart wants them to have sumited and I hope evidence appears someday to show that they did. Sandy Irvine was an incredibly inspiring young man.

Excellent read well done Julie Summers ...love this book especially as he went to Shrewsbury School in my home town which has garnered an infinity to his story! Mystery still remains but nice to hear a bit about Sandy Irvine who seems to have been lost for too long in the shadow of Mallory when 1924 is discussed!

Excellent read on the 1924 Everest attempt of George Mallory and Irvine which cost them their lives.

A wonderful book, which provides the reader with a revealing insight into the character of Sandy Irvine and his eventual involvement in the tragic 1924 expedition to Everest.

A wearisome hagiography, proving that a biographer needs a certain distancing and essential objectivity regarding the subject.

I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who likes true mountainewring accounts. It’s well written and by his niece so lots of family history that might not be in other books. It’s exciting, incredibly sad and I did not want the book to end. Sandy was a wonderful young man and an inspiration to our youth. He was no saint but a fascinating and brilliant character. They mystery continues as to what really happened and will we ever know?

Good look at the personality of Irvine. Sounds like a likeable fellow in all respects. Enjoyed the quick but thorough read

The author must have spent countless hours researching this book. A Very well written account of the life of Sandy Irvine from child to death on Everest. I looked forward to reading it every day.

Wry enjoyable story of a remarkable young man’s life. One of my favorite books on the topic of climbing Everest.

Tells us a lot about Sandy's life before the Everest expedition. Based largely on his diary with supplemental information about the expedition and its other members.