The Creature in the Map by Charles Nicholl
This work tells of Nicholl's trip up the rivers of Venezuela, following the route of Sir Walter Raleigh on his search for Eldorado. Nicholl extends his journey into the beautiful tropical forests of Paragna and Canaima where he meets adventurers searching for gold and diamonds.
Nicholl, Charles: - Charles Nicholl has written about history, biography, and travel but brings all these disciplines together as a literary detective. Subjects have included Christopher Marlowe, Arthur Rimbaud, and Leonardo da Vinci. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature, a recipient of the Hawthornden prize, and has won the James Tait Black prize for biography and the Crime Writers' Association 'Gold Dagger' award. He has also presented documentary programs on television and has lectured in Britain, Italy, and the United States. He lives in Lucchesia in Italy with his wife and children and is a visiting Professor at Sussex University.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780099595212 |
| ISBN 10 | 0099595214 |
| Title | The Creature in the Map |
| Author | Charles Nicholl |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Vintage Publishing |
| Year published | 1996-08-08 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |