Legendary Mount Everest pioneer George Mallory’s final letter to his wife has been published after being held secret for over 100 years. The letter from Mallory, published by his alma mater, Cambridge University, expressed the difficulties he faced during his final expedition. In the letter, Mallory told his wife, “Darling, I wish you the best I can – that your anxiety will be at an end before you get this – with the best news, which will also be the quickest.” “It is 50-to-one against us, but we’ll have a whack yet and do ourselves proud. Great love to you. Ever your loving, George,” added Mallory. Mallory disappeared in 1924 along with his climbing partner Andrew Irvine, 22, during their expedition to reach the summit of Mount Everest.
