by RobertMacfarlane (Author)
"Mountains of the Mind" pursues an investigation into our emotional and imaginative responses to mountains, and how these have changed over the last few centuries. It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences. There are chapters on glaciers, geology, the pursuit of fear, the desire to explore the unknown and the desire to get to the summit, and the book ends with a gripping account of Mallory's attempt on Everest.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 320
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Granta Books
Published: 13 May 2004
ISBN 10: 1862076545
ISBN 13: 9781862076549
Prizes: Winner of Guardian First Book Award 2003.