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Highest Mountains Above 8,000 Meters
Are you a mountain enthusiast? Here's a quiz to test your knowledge on the world's 14 highest mountain peaks above 8,000 meters. From the Himalayas to the Karakoram, these peaks have captivated…Highest Mountain Peaks in the World (& Locations)
Photo Source: iStock Mountains have long been a source of awe and inspiration— the taller the better. In ancient times they were deemed to be the homes of gods. In recent years, they inspired the…Fichtelgebirge
(Encyclopedia) FichtelgebirgeFichtelgebirgefĭkhˈtəlgəbĭrˌgə [key], mountain knot, in SE Germany, between Bayreuth and the Czech border; rises to 3,447 ft (1,051 m) in Schneeberg peak. The rugged…Bierstadt, Albert
(Encyclopedia) Bierstadt, AlbertBierstadt, Albertbērˈstät [key], 1830–1902, American painter of Western scenery, b. Germany. After traveling and sketching throughout the mountains of Europe, he…Muir, John
(Encyclopedia) Muir, John, 1838–1914, American naturalist, b. Dunbar, Scotland, studied at the Univ. of Wisconsin. He came to the United States in 1849 and settled in California in 1868. In…Burnet, Thomas
(Encyclopedia) Burnet, Thomas, c.1635–1715, English cleric and scientist, b. Croft, in Yorkshire, England. He was educated at Northallerton and Cambridge. Following travels in Europe, Burnet…Karkonosze
(Encyclopedia) Karkonosze: see Krkonoše, mountains.Riesengebirge
(Encyclopedia) Riesengebirge: see Krkonoše, mountains.Appalachia
(Encyclopedia) Appalachia, region: see Appalachian Mountains.Malditos, Montes
(Encyclopedia) Malditos, Montes: see Maladetta Mountains.Trending
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