The Immeasurable World by William Atkins
WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL WRITING AWARD 2019 One third of the earth's land surface is desert, much of it desolate and inhospitable. What is it about this harsh environment that has captivated humankind throughout history? Travelling to five continents over three years, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical. From the contested borderlands of the USA to Australia's nuclear test zones, via Nevada's riotous Burning Man festival and the ancient monasteries of Egypt, he illuminates the people, history, nature and symbolism of these remarkable but often volatile places.
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 | 9780571319749 |
| ISBN 10 | 0571319742 |
| Title | The Immeasurable World |
| Author | William Atkins |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Faber & Faber |
| Year published | 2019-06-06 |
| Number of pages | 416 |
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