"Mountains of the Mind" pursues an 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 It is rich with literary and historical references, and punctuated by descriptions of the author's own climbing experiences.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.
- ISBN13 9781862076549
- Publish Date 13 May 2004 (first published 8 May 2003)
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 5 June 2008
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Granta Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 320
- Language English