Mount Everest, The Reconnaissance of 1921, Reading 1
Drift away through the Himalaya with the first major expedition to study Mount Everest, highest of high peaks in the Roof of the World. Why tackle Everest? If you can stay awake long enough, you may find out. Music: "Boring Books for Bedtime" by Lee Rosevere, licensed under CC BY. Visit http://leerosevere.bandcamp.com…
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