Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica
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Author: Sara Wheeler
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
A modern classic on exploring and understanding the most uncharted place on our planet. A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through Sara Wheeler, the Antarctic is revealed, in all its seductive mystery. 'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler- spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer
Author: Sara Wheeler
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
A modern classic on exploring and understanding the most uncharted place on our planet. A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through Sara Wheeler, the Antarctic is revealed, in all its seductive mystery. 'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler- spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer
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NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only.
Author: Sara Wheeler
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
A modern classic on exploring and understanding the most uncharted place on our planet. A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through Sara Wheeler, the Antarctic is revealed, in all its seductive mystery. 'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler- spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer
Author: Sara Wheeler
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 320
A modern classic on exploring and understanding the most uncharted place on our planet. A modern classic on exploring and understanding the Antarctic, the most uncharted place on our planet. Terra Incognita is a meditation on the landscape, myths and history of one of the remotest parts of the globe, as well as an encounter with the international temporary residents of the region - living in close confinement despite the surrounding acres of white space - and the mechanics of day-to-day life in extraordinary conditions. Through Sara Wheeler, the Antarctic is revealed, in all its seductive mystery. 'Antarctica could hope for no better chronicler- spirited, humorous and highly intelligent, she is also a writer of rare talent' Observer
Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica