Explorer

Name: Explorer
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781786896261
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The Quest for Adventure and the Great Unknown

By Benedict Allen

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Summary

Explorer by Benedict Allen delves into the world of adventure and exploration through the author's personal experiences. With a career spanning decades, Allen shares his insights on the allure of venturing into the unknown, tackling themes of survival, discovery, and the ever-present tension between danger and curiosity. This compelling narrative brings to light the challenges faced by modern-day explorers and the profound connection to places that often lie beyond the comfort zone.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for travel and adventure, especially tales of exploration into remote and uncharted territories. The author, known for his daring expeditions, offers captivating narratives and personal insights into the challenges and wonders of exploring the unknown. This book may appeal to you if the spirit of discovery and the raw beauty of untouched landscapes fascinate you.

Explorer

This enquiry into the explorer mindset is part meditation, part memoir, from one of 'Britain's greatest explorers' (Telegraph)

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What does it mean to be an explorer in the twenty-first century? This 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.

Benedict decides to journey back to a clouded mountain in New Guinea to find an old friend called Korsai, and to fulfil a promise they made as young men. Explorer tells the story of what it means to be 'lost' and 'found'.

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Explorer by Benedict Allen has been praised for its sensitive and nuanced portrayal of Papua New Guinea, showcasing Allen's keen observation and ability to vividly bring characters to life. Critics admire his clean and honest prose, capturing evocative images as he tells an extraordinary story. The book is described as a heartfelt tribute to cultures striving to preserve their dignity, offering a brilliant insight into a world unfamiliar to many.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786896261

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Illustration: 4c plate sections

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 218g

Pages: 288

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Benedict Allen Education & Reference Non-Fiction Science & Nature Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Benedict Allen read Environmental Science at the University of East Anglia and is a former member of the Council of the Royal Geographical Society, Patron of the Environmental Justice Foundation, the Tony Foundation and Save the Rhino Trust. Best known, perhaps, for having pioneered the 'video selfie' as a result of filming his solo expeditions for television, he is also editor of The Faber Book of Exploration. @benedictallen | benedictallen.com