The Lure of Everest is the gripping account of Brigadier Gyan Singh's quest to climb the world's tallest mountain. From his early expeditions in the Himalayas to the ultimate challenge of Everest, Singh describes the physical and psychological demands of high-altitude climbing with vivid detail and thrilling prose. Featuring never-before-seen photographs and maps, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the world of mountaineering.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.