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The Moth and the Mountain by Ed Caesar is a celebrated masterpiece, shortlisted for the Costa Biography Award 2021 and honored with the Telegraph Best Sports Writing Award 2021. This gripping narrative unveils the extraordinary story of Maurice Wilson, a World War I veteran whose audacious quest to conquer Everest defied all conventions.
In the 1930s, while established expeditions meticulously planned their ascent, Wilson devised a plan that was as breathtaking as it was mad: he aimed to fly solo from England to Everest in a Gipsy Moth and crash-land on its slopes. His determination to become the first person to reach the summit entirely alone showcases an indomitable spirit that resonates with adventurers and dreamers alike.
Through meticulous research, Ed Caesar resurrects Wilson from historical obscurity, transforming him from a dismissed eccentric into a figure of ambition and courage. Esteemed mountaineers, including Reinhold Messner, have come to respect Wilson’s audacity, illuminating the profound question at the heart of exploration: why do we climb mountains?
Critically acclaimed as "a towering, tragic tale" by Dan Snow and described by The Times as "a bonkers ripping yarn of derring-don’t," The Moth and the Mountain not only pays tribute to a forgotten hero but also invites readers to reflect on the essence of adventure and the relentless drive of the human spirit.
ISBN: | 9780241977255 |
Author: | Ed Caesar |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Publisher: | Penguin Books Ltd |
Dimensions: | 128 x 199 x 20 mm |
Publication Date: | 03 June, 2021 |
Pagination: | 288 pages |
Weight: | 206g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’