BOOK AUTHOR
Tyler long ed.d
Tyler Long is an author and historian who studies exploration in the early 20th century, especially the feats of mountaineering that marked the time. Because he is so interested in the past of expeditions to Mount Everest, he has looked into the lives of famous people like George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. Tyler’s first book, Expedition to the Unknown: Mallory and Irvine (2024), is a detailed look at the 1924 British Mount Everest Expedition. It sheds new light on the hikers’ goals and outcomes.
Tyler’s writing combines careful historical study with interesting stories to give readers a new perspective on one of the most famous mysteries in the history of exploration. His book details the personal and professional problems Mallory and Irvine faced, giving a complete picture of their quest to reach the top of the world’s highest mountain.
Along with writing, Tyler works to protect mountaineering’s past and talks about it at conferences and other events. He studies how exploration and mountaineering tools have changed over time, getting ideas from brave people who tried to push the limits of human ability.