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British Expedition to Everest Heads for Tibet Route
Mount Everest expedition leaves India for Tibet led by Colonel Howard Bury with Har old Raeburn as mountain leader. They plan the Tibet Darjeeling Jelep La Tingri route, using yaks later and Bhutian carriers, while facing Arctic weather and unknown snow conditions. The venture attracts royal interest, 500 dollar royal contribution, and global public enthusiasm as exclusive letters and cables accompany the trek.
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India
Tibet
Philadelphia Edger Syndicate
The
Washington Post
America
Canada
Simla
Ledger Syndicate
Mt. Everest
Darjeeling
Jelep la
Tingri Dzong
Howard Bury
Harold Raeburn
A. M. Kellas
G. L. Mallory
G. H. Bullock
A. F. R. Wollaston
Major Morshead
Wheeler
Everest
Mount Everest
Mount
Prince of Wales