Mountains of the mind
by Robert Macfarlane · first published 2003
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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 It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by beautifully written descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences.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, th
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Mountains of the Mind by Robert Macfarlane Use the holiday opportunity to read more widely, venture outside of science and ponder more profound matters. This book changed my reading directions forever.
on “Student on Winter Break: Book Recommendations?” ↗The entire Landscape series from Macfarlane: - Mountains of the Mind (a history and first-person account of mountain climbing) - The Wild Places (a history and exploration of the 'wild' landscapes of the British Isles) - The Old Ways (a history and exploration of the…
on “Desolate English path has killed more than 100 people (2017)” ↗Robert Macfarlane has a fantastic book around this theme. "Mountains of the Mind" https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/839157.Mountains_of_the_...
on “The unending allure of high mountains” ↗Seconded. His 'Mountains of the Mind' is also great reading for hiking/mountaineering-interested people like me. In fact, I can recommend every book he's written.
on “The Broomway” ↗