ARGONAUT BOOKS

'The Living Mountain' is a lyrical testament in praise of the Cairngorms. It is a work deeply rooted in Nan Shepherd's knowledge of the natural world, and a poetic and philosophical meditation on our longing for high and holy places. Reviews The finest book ever written on nature and landscape in BritainGuardianMost works of mountain literature are written by men, and most of them focus on the goal of the summit. Nan Shepherd's aimless, sensual exploration of the Cairngorms is bracingly differentROBERT MACFARLANEA cherished literary classic . . . in a world of self-help,...Read More