Foreword

by SIR HUGELEY HAVERING, AISC, MPL,

Chairman of the

Rum Doodle Committee

It is with pleasure as well as with a sense of privilege that I associate myself with this account of the climbing of the world’s highest mountain. The difficulties were many. They were overcome by the determination of each member of the expedition to give his best to the common cause. No praise is too high for these men. This is a book which should be read – and re-read – by every schoolboy and by all who value human endeavour and fortitude.