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Into the Abyss

Benedict Allen

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Why do explorers put themselves in dangerous situations? And, once the worst possible situation occurs, how do they find the resources to survive? The author presents a series of tales from his own experience as well as that of other explorers including Columbus, Cortez, Scott, Shackleton, Stanley, Livingstone.

Why do explorers put themselves in dangerous situations? And, once the worst possible situation occurs, how do they find the resources to survive?In answering these questions, Benedict Allen weaves a series of tales from his own experience as well as that of other explorers including Columbus, Cortez, Scott, Shakelton, Stanley, Livingstone and their modern counterparts: Joe Simpson and Ranulf Fiennes.

Format:
Paperback / softback
Pages:
304
Publisher:
Faber & Faber
ISBN:
9780571223954
Published Date:
21/6/2007
Dimensions:
200mm x 130mm x 30mm
Weight:
250g
Category:
Geographical discovery & exploration

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Format: Paperback / softback

ISBN: 9780571223954

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