Project Gutenberg 2013-09-27 Public domain in the USA. 228 Hutchinson, H. N. (Henry Neville) 1856 1927 Hutchinson, Henry Neville 06003731 The Story of the Hills: A Book About Mountains for General Readers. Produced by Chris Curnow, Mary Akers and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "The Story of the Hills: A Book About Mountains for General Readers" by Rev. H.N. Hutchinson is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work aims to inform the general reader about the geological and ecological significance of mountains and their role in shaping human experiences and cultures throughout history. Through a blend of observations and interpretations, Hutchinson seeks to deepen readers' appreciation of the natural world, particularly the majestic hills and mountains that inspire awe and curiosity. The opening of the book presents a thoughtful meditation on humanity's relationship with mountains, exploring how perceptions have shifted over time from fear and reverence to admiration and enjoyment. Hutchinson reflects on historical attitudes, noting that ancient peoples viewed mountains as the abodes of gods or spirits and approached them with trepidation. He emphasizes the transformation of mountains into symbols of freedom and inspiration while highlighting their essential functions in maintaining ecosystems, such as aiding in the condensation of water and shaping the climates experienced by both flora and fauna. The introduction sets the stage for an engaging exploration of geological phenomena and human interactions with mountainous landscapes, tailored to a readership eager to understand these natural wonders. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/43826/43826-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Mountains GB Text Category: Science - Earth/Agricultural/Farming Category: Environmental Issues 520143 2025-07-17T14:40:31.300477 text/html 496667 2024-10-23T18:47:58 text/html 1279787 2025-07-17T14:40:38.745452 application/epub+zip 1285423 2025-07-17T14:40:32.815444 application/epub+zip 250823 2025-07-17T14:40:32.040468 application/epub+zip 1416762 2025-07-17T14:40:42.933424 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1374201 2025-07-17T14:40:37.789418 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 342276 2022-09-20T04:21:57.624063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 446278 2023-09-19T07:09:01.204476 text/plain 426212 2024-10-23T18:47:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16693 2025-07-17T14:40:43.070400 application/rdf+xml 9119 2025-07-17T14:40:32.151442 image/jpeg 2002 2025-07-17T14:40:32.096442 image/jpeg 1159763 2025-07-17T14:40:31.390447 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia