Sacred Mountains of the World

Winner of the Commonwealth Club's Gold Medal for best work of nonfiction, as well as the Giuseppe Mazzotti Special Jury Prize in Italy for literature of mountains, exploration, and ecology, Sacred Mountains of the World investigates the myths, practices, and religious beliefs surrounding legendary holy peaks around the globe, providing a unique synthesis of natural history, environmental and cross-cultural studies, and in-depth religious scholarship. Complemented with more than 100 full-color photographs, this beautifully written, evocative book highlights the many diverse ways in which people of different cultures have approached and viewed sacred mountains throughout history.