Mountains

"What would you like to be remembered for? You have to evolve yourself and shape your life. You should write it on a page. That should write it on a page. That page maybe a very important page in the book of human history. And you will be remembered for creating that one page in the history of the n... More

'Like an unusually well-informed expedition guide, Macfarlane embarks on a jaunty trip through 300 years of science, literature, philosophy and sheer eccentricity which is a joy to read. This is a new kind of exploration writing, perhaps even the birth of a new genre, which doesn't just defy classif... More

The majestic natural beauty of the Himalaya Mountains has inspired awe and religious devotion in people around the world for millennia. With thirty peaks rising over 25,000 feet (7,620 meters) -- including Everest and Kanchenzonga, the world's highest and third-highest peaks -- the Himalaya dwarf al... More

This is the riveting story of the first successful ascent of Mount Everest in 1953, of the early failed attempts that made it possible, and of the successful expeditions that followed. Led by John Hunt, the first expedition team included George Band, the author of this inspiring account. Published i... More

Written with verve and clarity, for 30 years this has been the definitive guide to the Sierra Nevada's geological history for nature lovers, travelers, and armchair explorers. This new edition offers new chapters and sidebars along with 12 maps. Illustrations. Photos.Writing with verve and clarity, ... More