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Mountains of the Mind : A History of a Fascination

Mountains of the Mind : A History of a Fascination

Robert Macfarlane

"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 It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences.
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"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 It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences.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.

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Title - Mountains of the Mind : A History of a Fascination

Edition -

Author - Robert Macfarlane

ISBN 13 - 9781862076549

Imprint - Granta Books

Publisher - Granta Books

Date Published - 13/05/2004

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No. of pages - 320

Binding Type - Paperback

Dimensions - 127 x 196 x mm

Weight - g

Languages - English