Mountains of the mind: adventures in reaching the summit (Landscapes)
Adventure and exploration, Travel and geography, Sports and games, Adventurers and explorers, Environment
Human-narrated audio
Summary
Author of The Wild Places (DB 69068) examines the sport of mountain climbing from its earliest days in the late 1700s to the early 2000s. Discusses the dangerous draw for explorers like George Mallory, whose attempt to summit Everest led to his death in 1924. Includes Macfarlane's personal experiences. 2003
Title Details
ISBN
9780375714061
Publisher
Vintage
Copyright Date
2004
Book number
4402021
Audio details for CELA title
Narrator
John Lescault
Duration
10 hours 19 minutes 22 seconds
Audio producer
NLS