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Introduction. By Sir Francis Younghusband, K.C.S.I., K.C.I.E. 3
THE NARRATIVE OF THE EXPEDITION
By Brigadier-General Hon. C. G. Bruce, C.B., M.V.O.
CHAP.
I To the Base Camp 17
II The Assault on the Mountain 50
III The Return by Kharta 77
THE FIRST ATTEMPT
By George H. Leigh-Mallory
IV The Problem 121
V The Highest Camp 150
VI The Highest Point 183
THE ATTEMPT WITH OXYGEN
By Captain George Finch
VII The Second Attempt 227
VIII Conclusions 251
IX Notes on Equipment 262
THE THIRD ATTEMPT
By George H. Leigh-Mallory
X The Third Attempt 273
XI Conclusions 287
NOTES
By T. Howard Somervell
XII Acclimatisation at High Altitudes 299
XIII Colour in Tibet 309
XIV Tibetan Culture 313
NATURAL HISTORY
By Dr. T. G. Longstaff, M.D.
XV Natural History 321
Index 338

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

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