Publisher's Synopsis
Since its discovery in the late 1700s, Alaska's Mount McKinley has captivated legions. Native Americans were the first to feel Denali's spiritual power. Mountaineers have striven for its summit. Modern 'wilderness tourists' are drawn to its awesome, rugged beauty. In this selective 'biography' of Mount McKinley, renowned climber and mountain historian Fred Beckey pays tribute to one of the world's great mountains.