Albert Smith is one of the most famous Victorians of whom you’ve probably never heard. During his lifetime, he was a household name, thrilling audiences with

This book is about the rise of a new ethos in British mountaineering during the late nineteenth century. It traces how British attitudes to mountains were trans

This book explores the moving qualities of mountains by utilising theories, ideas and processes which contribute to a larger understanding of these geological f

Climbing is one of the world's fastest-growing sports – exciting, addictive and, arguably, much more fun than going to the gym. In 2021 it made its long-await

This is the only collection of its kind to focus on one of the most important aspects of the cultural history of the Romantic period, its sources, and its after