<p>'Fascinating and lyrical . . . A beautifully written celebration of a lifelong passion' ? Stephen Venables<br>The relationship of people with hills and mountains has been complex, rich and varied ? from awe and wonder to fear and loathing, from spiritual longing to peaceful acceptance.<br>As he explores our high places, Ian Crofton conjures up those who have been there before: Neolithic axe-makers, mass trespassers, shepherds, quarrymen, botan...