The Immeasurable World - A Desert Journey (Paperback)

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.

General

Imprint:	Faber and Faber
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	June 2019
Authors:	William Atkins
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 29mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	416
ISBN-13:	978-0-571-31974-9
Categories:	Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > General Books > Earth & environment > Geography > Physical geography > Arid zones, deserts Books > Sport & Leisure > Travel & holiday > Travel writing > General Books > Travel > Travel writing > General
LSN:	0-571-31974-2
Barcode:	9780571319749

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