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Sell On LootMountains Of The Mind - A History Of A Fascination (Paperback)
Robert MacfarlaneOnce we thought monsters lived there. In the Enlightenment we scaled them to commune with the sublime. Soon, we were racing to conquer their summits in the name of national pride. In this ground-breaking, classic work, Robert Macfarlane takes us up into the mountains: to experience their shattering beauty, the fear and risk of adventure, and to explore the strange impulses that have for centuries lead us to the world's highest places.
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Once we thought monsters lived there. In the Enlightenment we scaled them to commune with the sublime. Soon, we were racing to conquer their summits in the name of national pride. In this ground-breaking, classic work, Robert Macfarlane takes us up into the mountains: to experience their shattering beauty, the fear and risk of adventure, and to explore the strange impulses that have for centuries lead us to the world's highest places.
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"Wonderful read" by Lara R. -
This book is beautifully written. It takes you through time and space to uncover the mystery behind our love for mountains. I would highly recommend.
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Imprint | Granta Books |
Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Release date | November 2017 |
Availability | Supplier out of stock. If you add this item to your wish list we will let you know when it becomes available. |
Authors | Robert Macfarlane |
Dimensions | 198 x 129 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Paperback |
Pages | 320 |
ISBN-13 | 978-1-78378-450-9 |
Barcode | 9781783784509 |
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LSN | 1-78378-450-4 |
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