Mountains of the Mind (Paperback)

Why do so many feel compelled to risk their lives climbing mountains?
During the climbing season, one person a day dies in the Alps, and more
people die climbing in this season in Scotland than they do on the
roads. Mountains of the Mind» pursues a fascinating 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historical references and punctuated by beautifully written descriptions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. «Mountains of the Mind» is a
beautifully written synthesis of climbing memoir and cultural history.»