Guide to Mountains - Philip's

This illustrated guide to the world's mountainous regions covers their formation, ecology and indigenous populations, as well as the wide variety of commercial and recreational activities they support. Detailed topographical maps and colour photographs show the world's significant ranges and the accompanying text explores the specific ecological pressures that these regions face.

- More than 20 maps of the worlds most significant mountain ranges

- Descriptions and illustrations of mountain flora and fauna

- More than 140 colour photographs and explanatory artworks