A Yorkshireman on Everest

Of all the mysteries associated with Mount Everest, none is more enigmatic than that of Maurice Wilson and his solo attempt on the world’s highest mountain in 1934.

Ruth Hanson has just written a new book which throws welcome light onto a remarkable man. Doug Scott has written the foreword to the Maurice Wilson – A Yorkshireman on Everest, and also heartily recommends it as a good read. Profits from the book will be donated to Community Action Nepal.

"In 1932 Maurice Wilson was one of many who dreamed of climbing Mount Everest. But he planned to go alone, to fly to Tibet, land as high up on the mountain as he could and walk to the top. At that point he had no climbing experience and had never been in a plane, but he believed Everest was his destiny, and that his faith would guide him. He bought a second hand Gypsy Moth, booked a course of flying lessons and, defying government instructions, left London in May 1933. His amazing story is one of courage, determination, and belief."

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