The Arctic by Richard Sale

The Arctic by Richard Sale

The Arctic has recently become the subject of attention from both politicians concerned about the effects of climate change and tourists interested in its icy beauty. Richard Sale, one of the world's leading Arctic scholars and a professional glaciologist, presents readers with the culmination of a lifetime's work studying this region. With 500 stunning photographs, this book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in this beautiful and little-known part of the world.

With its stunning photographs, this book is a must for anyone interested in the region and the fragility of EarthMail on Sunday This is the benchmark against which all future polar books will be judged. The photos alone make me want to get back out there before the ice melts completely. BBC Wildlife There's so much more to the Arctic than snow and ice: this stunningly illustrated study brings out the full complexity of the regions natural and human history... A monumental study, the fear has to be that this book really is destined to be no more than a monument to an inheritance doomed to disappear. Scotsman The book has some wise things to say about the boom in Arctic tourism, which, tragically, is quickly turning into a scramble to see the glories of the Arctic while they are still visible: a trend that might just be hastening the region's decline. Better perhaps, to stay at home and read Sale's excellent book. Geographical If it weren't so weighty, you'd never want to put this magnificent book down. Beautifully constructed and detailed, with stunning photographs by Per Michelsen and the author himself, Sale is clearly passionate about the icey majesty of the Arctic and the wildlife that clings precariously to its habitats. Western Daily Press For Sale, The Arctic represents the fulfilment of a life's work. Sadly, with ice-free Arctic summers a real possibility within mere decades, this book is set to become a literary and pictorial memorial to one of the world's wildest places. Outdoor Photography This lavishly produced and weighty tome is a remarkable publication covering all things polar. Naturalist An incredible source of information for anyone inerested in this out-of-the-way part of the world. Wilderness Medicine

Richard Sale is one of the world's leading Arctic scholars and explorers and a professional glaciologist. He has written widely on Polar history, exploration and wildlife and is the author of many books, including To the Ends of the Earth: The History of Polar Exploration which was the 2003 UK Outdoor Writers Guild Best Book on an Outdoor Theme, and The Gyrfalcon (Popatov and Sale), which was the US Wildlife Society's Book of the Year for 2006.

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ISBN 13	9780711227071
ISBN 10	0711227071
Title	The Arctic
Author	Richard Sale
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Quarto Publishing PLC
Year published	2008-11-20
Number of pages	640
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.