Mountains: Great Peaks and Ranges of the World

Featuring over 200 photos of the greatest, most spectacular, most infamous and legendary peaks from every part of the world, Mountains is a photographic guide arranged by geographical region, with each entry explaining the significance and history of the mountain.

They define landscapes, people risk their lives to climb them, and they can even make their own weather. Mountains often serve as geographic features that determine natural borders of countries. Their height can influence weather p...