All the Land

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By Jo Lendle

Series: The German List

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All the Land by Jo Lendle is a captivating biographical narrative that delves into the life of Alfred Wegener, the revolutionary scientist known for his groundbreaking theory of continental drift. The book explores Wegener's adventurous expeditions, his perseverance in the face of scepticism, and the personal sacrifices he made in pursuit of scientific truth. It's a journey through ambition, discovery, and the relentless quest to understand the world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of exploration and human persistence. It offers a profound look into the life of a pioneering scientist and his quests across uncharted territories, blending personal struggle with the pursuit of knowledge. It’s an intimate memoir that explores themes of adventure, ambition, and the quest for understanding the world.

All the Land

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Now in paperback, a biography of the German scientist who came up with the idea of continental drift, telling of how he ended up journeying to Greenland in the winter of 1930—and died there.

How, in 1930, did Alfred Wegener, the son of a minister from Berlin, find himself in the most isolated spot on earth, attempting to survive an unthinkably cold winter in the middle of Greenland? In All the Land, Jo Lendle sets out to chronicle Wegener’s extraordinary journey from his childhood in Germany to the most unforgiving corner of the planet.

As Lendle shows, Wegener’s life was anything but ordinary. Surrounded by children at the orphanage his parents ran, Wegener was driven by his scientific spirit in search not only of answers to big questions but of solitude. Though Wegener’s life ended in tragedy during his long winter in Greenland, he left us with a scientific legacy: the theory of continental drift, mocked by his peers and only recognized decades after his death.

Lendle gives us the story of this great adventurer, of the experiences that shaped him, resulting in a tale that is both thrilling and tender.

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This evocative novel by Jo Lendle explores the life and work of Alfred Wegener, credited with developing theories of continental drift. Set largely in Greenland, it details Wegener's exploratory treks and personal journey, offering a powerful portrayal of both his internal struggles and the harsh landscapes he traverses. The novel is expertly translated into English, capturing the essence and depth of the original narrative.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781803090030

Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 25 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Seagull Books London Ltd

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 127.0mm

Height: 209.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 332

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Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Jo Lendle Non-Fiction Science & Nature Science & Technology Biographies Series: The German List

About the Author

Jo Lendle is a German author and head of Hanser Verlag, Munich. Katy Derbyshire is a translator and coeditor of no man’s land, an online literary magazine of contemporary German writing in English.