Mountains Av Chris Mcnab

<B>Arranged by geographical region, <I>Mountains</I> features the greatest, most spectacular, most infamous, and legendary mountains from every part of the world.</B><BR/>  <BR/> Read about Mount Aconcagua, with an elevation of 2,831 ft, and the highest peak in the Western Hemisphere; Half Dome, the semi-spherical mountain that towers over the valley floor in Yosemite National Park; Mount Olympus, reputed home of the Ancient Greek gods; K2, considered by many to be the most difficult mountain to climb in the Himalayas; Mount Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia—a popular hike for many thousands of tourists each year, and the highest mountain in Southeast Asia; or Gunung Agung, the active volcano that remains sacred to the Balinese people as a replica of the mythological Mount Meru of Hindu legend. Each entry is accompanied with a caption explaining the significance and history of the mountain. Illustrated with outstanding color photographs, <I>Mountains</I> is a visual feast for those who want to gaze down from the roof of the world.