Latest publication from Cicerone Press is 'Unjustifiable Risk? The Story of British Climbing', by Simon Taylor, which as you might surmise from the title, is the story of British climbing.
More specifically, it's a 'social, economic and cultural history of British rock climbing and mountaineering charting the conditions that gave rise to the sport, and the achievements and motives of those who have shaped its development over 200 years,' says Cicerone.
Interestingly, Brits more or less invented the sport and despite this being a small island with relatively modest mountains, British climbers have played a leading role in the development of mountaineering internationally.
You can read an introduction on the Cicerone web site and it seems like a thoughtful and interesting take on the subject, particularly if you're interested in the motivation of climbers and perceptions of risk.
Cicerone author Kev Reynolds is quoted as saying:
'Unjustifiable Risk? is a title I'd love to have on my bookshelf to refer to time and time again. It's written in a language that rolls happily across the page.'
The title is available now and retails for £20. More information at www.cicerone.co.uk.
