True North

Travels in Arctic Europe

Nonfiction, Travel, Polar Regions, Adventure & Literary Travel, Biography & Memoir
Cover of the book True North by Francis Gavin, Birlinn
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: Francis Gavin ISBN: 9780857901101
Publisher: Birlinn Publication: July 1, 2011
Imprint: Birlinn Language: English
Author: Francis Gavin
ISBN: 9780857901101
Publisher: Birlinn
Publication: July 1, 2011
Imprint: Birlinn
Language: English

The stark, vast beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Isles, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and on to Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the region's early pioneers, Francis observes how the region has adapted to the 21st century, giving an observed insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. As with all the best travel writing, "True North" is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, whilst blending historical and contemporary narratives in the tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Robert Macfarlane.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

The stark, vast beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Isles, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and on to Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the region's early pioneers, Francis observes how the region has adapted to the 21st century, giving an observed insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. As with all the best travel writing, "True North" is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, whilst blending historical and contemporary narratives in the tradition of Bruce Chatwin and Robert Macfarlane.

More books from Birlinn

Cover of the book After the Dance by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Veritas by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book William Wallace and All That by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book The Lure of the Honey Bird by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Witch Wood by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Queen & Country by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Scotland's Merlin by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book The Flying Scotsman by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Behind the Thistle by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Sy Story by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Celtic: The Official History by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Behind The Lions by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book The Glamour Chase by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Sikkim by Francis Gavin
Cover of the book Hard Man by Francis Gavin
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy