True North [electronic resource] : Travels in Arctic Europe
Francis, Gavin2011
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A journey through the far north from the Shetland Islands to Greenland and beyond: “A wonder-voyage . . . often beautiful” (Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland). The stark, vast beauty of the remote landscape of Arctic Europe has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history, and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Islands, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, and Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the area's early pioneers, the author observes how the region has adapted to the twenty-first century, offering insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. As with all the best travel writing, True North is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, blending historical and contemporary narratives. “His nuanced, often witty, observations of the people and places he encounters mean True North really gets under the skin of Europe’s magical north.” —Sunday Herald “An evocative writer.” —Booklist on Empire Antarctica
Main title:
True North [electronic resource] : Travels in Arctic Europe / Gavin Francis
Author:
Francis, Gavin, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Birlinn Limited, 2011
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
System details:
Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Gavin Francis was born in Fife and currently lives in Edinburgh. His interest in history and travel has seen him pass through Europe, India, Africa and South America as well as spending a year on a remote base in Antarctica. His latest travel plan is to travel by motorbike from Edinburgh to New Zealand with his wife.
ISBN:
9780857901101
Language:
English
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BRN:
2836551