Mountains

Auteur

Chris McNab has written more than 100 titles, primarily focused on historical and military topics. His titles include Native American Warriors, The Illustrated History of the Vietnam War, History of World War II, and Hitler's Masterplan. He also works as an educational publishing consultant, advising international agencies on how to develop their textbooks and other educational resources.

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Arranged by geographical region, Mountains features the greatest, most spectacular, and legendary mountains from every part of the world. 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; and Mount Olympus, reputed home of the Ancient Greek gods. Illustrated with outstanding color photographs, Mountains is a visual feast for those who want to gaze down from the roof of the world.