The Mammoth Book of Wild Journeys
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The Mammoth Book of Wild Journeys by Jon E Lewis
Today's wild journeys differ from 19th-century pioneering exploration. The challenge is as often as not self-devised, measured in both psychological and physical dangers. This new collection of 20th and 21st-century adventure-travel writers features Tim Cahill, Ffyona Campbell, Nick Danziger, Peter Matthiessen and Tim Severin among others with 30 first-hand heart-racing travelogues from the world's most remote and perilous places. It features: Cahill's exploration of the Yellowstone; Kim Salak's trek to meet the Stone Age peoples of the dark heart of New Guinea; Nick Danziger crossing the mountains of Soviet-Afghanistan disguised as a Muslim; Theodore Roosevelt rafting down an unknown tributary of the Amazon; and, lots more. Praise for "The Mammoth Book of Travel in Dangerous Places": 'Amazing collection of first-hand travel stories. Brilliant' - Vernon Coleman, "Sunday People".
" 'Amazing collection of first-hand travel storiesBrilliant.' Vernon Coleman, Sunday People"
Jon E. Lewis is a historian and writer, whose books on history and military history are sold worldwide. He is also editor of many The Mammoth Book of anthologies, including the bestselling On the Edge and Endurance and Adventure. He holds graduate and postgraduate degrees in history. His work has appeared in New Statesman, the Independent, Time Out and the Guardian. He lives in Herefordshire with his partner and children. Praise for his previous books: England: The Autobiography: 'A triumph' Saul David, author of Victoria's Army The British Soldier: The Autobiography: 'this thoughtful compilation ... almost unbearably moving.' Guardian 'Compelling tommy's eye view of war.' Daily Telegraph 'What a book. Five stars.' Daily Express
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| ISBN 13 | 9781845291532 |
| ISBN 10 | 1845291530 |
| Title | The Mammoth Book of Wild Journeys |
| Author | Jon E Lewis |
| Series | Mammoth Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2005-08-25 |
| Number of pages | 512 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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