Examining the influence of mountains on the human imagination and spirit, an accomplished climber explains why individuals are drawn to mountains, both as a source of remarkable beauty and as a challenge that must be overcome.

Mountains of the Mind: How Desolate and Forbidding Heights Were Transformed into Experiences of Indomitable Spirit
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Author: Macfarlane, Robert
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780375421808
Details:
Author: Macfarlane, Robert
Brand: Pantheon
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Number Of Pages: 306
Release Date: 03-06-2003
Package Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.6 x 1.1 inches
Languages: English