Vertical Margins: Mountaineering and the Landscapes of Neo-Imperialism

Experienced mountaineer Ellis (English, Prescott College, Arizona) suggests that behind the lingering romantic ideal of spirituality and individual adventure in the mountains, accounts reveal a less pure side to mountain climbing, which he places firmly within the neo-imperialist tendencies of the early 20th century. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)