Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents v
3. Preface vii
4. Introduction: The Crash of Flight UAF 571 1
5. 1. Natural Versus Civilized 5
6. 2. The Evolution of Taboo 33
7. 3. This Cold and Capricious Place 59
8. 4. Mountain Rituals 85
9. 5. Rituals of Love 113
10. 6. Ritual Defeats the Mountain 149
11. 7. God of the Mountain 179
12. Notes 201
13. References 203
14. Index 227