The Immeasurable World by William Atkins

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But for those whose call deserts home, the 'hideous blanks' described by explorers are rich in resources and significance.

Travelling to five continents over three years, visiting deserts both iconic and little-known, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical.

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The Immeasurable World by William Atkins

But for those whose call deserts home, the 'hideous blanks' described by explorers are rich in resources and significance. Travelling to five continents over three years, visiting deserts both iconic and little-known, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical.

William Atkins's first book, The Moor, was shortlisted for the Thwaites Wainwright Prize. He works as an editor and his journalism has appeared in the Guardian and Granta. In 2016 he was a recipient of the British Library Eccles Prize. He lives in London.

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ISBN 13 9780571319725
ISBN 10 0571319726
Title The Immeasurable World
Author William Atkins
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Faber & Faber
Year published 2018-06-07
Number of pages 416
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.