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Everest’s forgotten hero: Howard Somervell, the climber who nearly summited before Mallory and Irvine, is finally getting his due. In “Howard Somervell: First on Everest,” author Graham Hoyland resurrects the story of this unsung pioneer—no GPS, no modern gear, just raw courage and grit. This isn’t just a biography; it’s a corrective to mountaineering history, honoring the unsung heroes who paved the way. Somervell’s tale proves that Everest’s legacy belongs to more than just the famous names.

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