Why do so many feel compelled to risk their lives climbing mountains?
\nDuring the climbing season, one person a day dies in the Alps, and more
\npeople die climbing in this season in Scotland than they do on the
\nroads. Mountains of the Mind» pursues a fascinating investigation into
\nour emotional and imaginative responses to mountains and how these have
\nchanged over the last few centuries. It is rich with literary and
\nhistorical references and punctuated by beautifully written descriptions
\nof the author`s own climbing experiences. There are chapters on
\nglaciers geology the pursuit of fear the desire to explore the unknown
\nand the desire to get to the summit and the book ends with a gripping
\naccount of Mallory`s attempt on Everest. «Mountains of the Mind» is a
\nbeautifully written synthesis of climbing memoir and cultural history.»<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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