The Mountains of the World. The History of Ascents and Discoveries

This book is a collection of stories united by one theme: mountains.
A couple of centuries ago, mountains were completely unexplored - blank spots on maps. But by the end of the 19th century, everything changed: curiosity, a thirst for adventure... and challenges drove people upwards. People began to explore the mountains: from the very low to the incomprehensibly huge. Our book is about the history of this intoxicating, perilous, and brave exploration.
What flags were hoisted at the peaks by the pioneers? Why do climbers need crampons, ice axes, and oxygen tanks? How is life arranged in the mountains? Who and why is called "The Great"? You will find answers to these and many other questions on the pages of this amazing book. You will visit the highest mountains on the planet as part of expeditions from different countries and eras, witnessing their stunning successes and tragic failures.
You will meet inventors and scientists, the first guides and first climbers who boldly ventured into the unknown, leaving behind explored mountain massifs, compiled maps, and trails followed by others. And they continue to do so. After all, mountains are beauty, love, and the meaning of life. Because on Earth, there are still mountains that no one has ever climbed.