Macfarlane, Robert
Mountains Of The Mind: A History Of A Fascination
- ISBN 13:
- 9781783786794
- author:
- Macfarlane, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Granta Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 342
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.9 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Mountaineering, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Robert Macfarlane's "Mountains of the Mind" is a rich and evocative exploration of our emotional and imaginative responses to mountains. Over the last few centuries, our fascination with these natural wonders has evolved, reflecting changing attitudes towards nature, risk, and human endeavour.
Through a combination of literary and historical references, and beautifully written descriptions of his own climbing experiences, Macfarlane delves into the psychological and cultural forces that drive us to climb. He examines the allure of glaciers, the pursuit of fear, and the desire to explore the unknown, as well as the thrill of reaching the summit.
The book culminates in a gripping account of a famous attempt on Everest, weaving together the threads of history, literature, and personal experience into a compelling synthesis of climbing memoir and cultural history.
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