The Munros - A History (Paperback)

The mountains provide the spiritual nourishment so essential to a truer understanding of the hills and, ultimately, ourselves. Munro bagging is a headily addictive pursuit, with the holy-grail of 'compleation' the ultimate aim, currently achieved by around 7,000 Munroists. It all began in 1891 when Sir Hugh Munro's Tables of 3,000-foot Scottish mountains appeared in The Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal. Since then, this innocent compilation of hills has become a hallowed hit-list. Andrew Dempster traces the meandering course of this cult activity, which has gone from trickle to torrent in the space of a century. From early map-makers to current record-breakers, from the why and the wry to wildness and well-being, The Munros: A History explores the compulsions and philosophies underpinning the Munro phenomenon.

General

Imprint:	Luath Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	September 2021
First published:	2021
Authors:	Andrew Dempster
Dimensions:	129 x 199 x 31mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
ISBN-13:	978-1-910022-58-0
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Sports & outdoor recreation > Active outdoor pursuits > Walking, hiking, trekking
LSN:	1-910022-58-6
Barcode:	9781910022580

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