Mountain
nature and culture
by Veronica Della Dora
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This book explores the ways mountains have functioned spiritually as a boundary between life and death, a bridge between the earth and the heavens. Interlacing science, culture, and religion, it sketches the mountain as a geological phenomenon that has profoundly influenced and been influenced by the human imagination, shaping our environmental consciousness and helping us understand our--quite small indeed--place in the world. It also explores their significance as objects of human feats, as prizes of adventure and sport, and as places of serene beauty for vacationers. Magnificently illustrated and showcasing famous peaks from all around the world, this book offers a fascinating dual portrait of these giants in nature and culture.
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Mountains, Religious aspects, Mountain ecology, Mountains in artShowing 1 featured edition. View all 1 editions?
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Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-248) and index.
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