The Modern Explorers: Epic Journeys to the Ends of the World

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Modern Explorers: Epic Journeys to the Ends of the World
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Robin Hanbury-Tenison
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:288
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenreTrue Stories - Discovery
Expeditions
ISBN/Barcode 9780500296325
ClassificationsDewey:910.922
Audience
General
Illustrations 25 Illustrations, unspecified

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 8 July 2021
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Exploration has never been more popular and any idea that there is nowhere left to explore is instantly disproved by the contemporary explorers who are showcased here. Most of the accounts are written by the explorers themselves, and they all vividly describe challenging and extraordinary expeditions to some of the remotest parts of the world, in extremes of temperature and aridity, often alone and on the edge of danger. Some of these explorers are very experienced and are already celebrated worldwide, others are young and less well known and just starting to make their mark; all are driven by ambition, aspiration and passion. With 25 illustrations

Author Biography

Robin Hanbury-Tenison is a well-known explorer, author, film-maker, conservationist and campaigner. A veteran of over forty expeditions, he is a leading member of the Royal Geographical Society and Survival International. His books include The Seventy Great Journeys in History and, as editor, The Oxford Book of Exploration. Robert Twigger is the author of numerous books, including Angry White Pyjamas, Big Snake, Voyageur and Lost Oasis.

Reviews

'Breathtaking' - Adventure Travel Magazine