True North Travels in Arctic Europe

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Publisher's Synopsis

The stark, vast beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape 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 Isles, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and on to Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the region's early pioneers, Francis observes how the region has adapted to the 21st century, giving an observed insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. True North is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, whilst blending historical and contemporary narratives in the tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Robert Macfarlane. 'A deep empathy with the land and its history runs like a golden thread through every chapter of True North' - Sara Wheeler, The Spectator

Book information

ISBN: 9781846971303
Publisher: Birlinn Ltd
Imprint: Polygon
Pub date:
Edition: 2nd Edition
DEWEY: 919.804
DEWEY edition: 22
Language: English
Number of pages: 316
Weight: 322g
Height: 198mm
Width: 129mm
Spine width: 24mm