Excerpt from Mountain Climbing
Hat is the lure which every year draws perhaps a million people often far from their homes to face discomfort or danger that they may laboriously climb a few hundred or thousand feet? The fascination Of danger at tracts but few; many more are repelled by it. The explanation doubtless lies much deeper. The mountain climber enjoys the exhilaration gained from difficulties overcome. It is exer cise in the open, and an ascent to freer and more inspiring air and scene. The impulse is perhaps an inheritance from out of the remote primitive life Of the human race, which in an other age found expression in fantastic forms of nature-worship.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the riveting history of mountain climbing from its ancient roots through to its evolution into the 20th century. The author delves into how early civilisations saw mountains as mystical places filled with monsters and spirits to the first recorded ascents in the Middle Ages. It captures the daring spirit of those who conquered iconic peaks such as Mont Blanc, and explores both the science and skill involved in modern-day mountaineering. The book also highlights the risks, tragedies, and allure of the mountains, revealing why they continue to captivate and inspire awe in people today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780243074488_0
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