Explorer - The Quest for Adventure and the Great Unknown (Hardcover, Main)

What does it mean to be an explorer in the twenty-first century? Explorer is the story of what first led Benedict Allen to head for the farthest reaches of our planet - at a time when there were still valleys and ranges known only to the remote communities who inhabited them. It is also the story of why, thirty years later, he is still exploring. It's the story of a journey back to a clouded mountain in New Guinea to find a man called Korsai who had once been a friend, and to fulfil a promise made as young men. It is also a story of what it is to be 'lost' and 'found'. Honest, sensitive and packed with insight, in Explorer Allen considers the lessons he has learnt from his numerous expeditions - most importantly, from the communities he has encountered and that he has spent so much of his life immersed in. 'To me personally, exploration isn't about planting flags, conquering Nature, or going somewhere in order to make a mark - it's about the opposite. It's about opening yourself up, allowing yourself to be vulnerable, and letting the place and people make their mark on you.'

General

Imprint:	Canongate Books Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	February 2022
Authors:	Benedict Allen
Dimensions:	240 x 162 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover - With dust jacket
Pages:	288
Edition:	Main
ISBN-13:	978-1-78689-623-0
Categories:	Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Geographical discovery & exploration Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	1-78689-623-0
Barcode:	9781786896230

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