The Magic of the Munros book cover

Essential Munros Guide

Climbing & Mountaineering

The Magic of the Munros

by Irvine Butterfield

In 1891 Hugh Thomas Munro published his tables of the Scottish 3,000-foot peaks, and ever since the Reverend A.E.


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About the book

Robertson became the first Munroist by completing the first ascent of all the mountains listed, there has been an accelerating number of mountaineers seeking to follow in his footsteps. The listing was updated in 1997 to make a total of 284 mountains, and in this stunning book Irvine Butterfield has selected the most evocative photographs to reveal the individual character of each one, with supporting information such as vital statistics. All the photographers' work shown here captures that elusive quality which, simply put, is 'the magic of the Munros.'

Book details

Published by David & Charles

Paperback ISBN: 9780715321683 25 Mar 2005 200 x 300 (mm)