Mountains of the Mind

Explore the fascinating history of mountaineering and its impact on modern western imagination with this riveting book. Written by a mountaineer and scholar, the book weaves together thrilling accounts of treacherous ascents with the stories of pioneers like George Mallory. Organized around features of mountaineering, each chapter explores the scientific, artistic, and cultural discoveries that came with exploration. Don't miss the climactic account of Mallory's fatal ascent on Everest in 1924. Perfect for fans of I May Be Some Time: Ice and the English Imagination.