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Jeremy Paxman hails it as "the most exhilarating history of mountaineering ... a riveting read", whilst Sir Ranulph Fiennes deems it "a truly inspiring read". Roger Deakin proclaims that it "simply fizzes with insights into the sublime madness of mountaineering".
In this groundbreaking work, Robert Macfarlane charts our evolving relationship with the world's loftiest peaks. From ancient fears of monstrous inhabitants to Enlightenment-era quests for the sublime, and the subsequent races to plant national flags atop unconquered summits, Macfarlane unravels our enduring fascination with these formidable landscapes.
With razor-sharp wit and keen observation, the author beckons us to ascend alongside him, experiencing the heart-stopping beauty and pulse-quickening perils of high-altitude adventures. As we climb, Macfarlane deftly unpicks the curious compulsions that have drawn humanity to these vertiginous realms for centuries.
Winner of the Guardian First Book Award, "Mountains of the Mind" is an enthralling exploration of our complex and often perilous love affair with the world's most towering geological wonders.
Book ISBN: | 9781783786794 |
Book Author: | Robert Macfarlane |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Granta Books |
Book Publisher: | Granta Books |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 198 x 24 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2023-04-05 |
Book Pagination: | 320 pages |
Book Weight: | 232g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’