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Horizon by Barry Lopez is a profound exploration of humanity and the natural world. Lopez travels to six different geographical locations, reflecting on history, culture, and environmental challenges. The book intertwines personal insights and meticulous research, aiming to inspire a deeper connection with our planet.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring profound reflections on humanity’s relationship with nature, woven through captivating travel narratives and insights from various cultures. It offers a deep and thought-provoking journey across continents, blending history, science, and personal experience.

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Horizon by Barry Lopez, author of the acclaimed Arctic Dreams, presents a vivid and profound narrative that chronicles the remarkable travels of Lopez across the globe. In this far-ranging and deeply personal work, Lopez takes readers on an extraordinary journey from the bustling modern megacities to some of the planet's most remote and desolate regions. He ventures from Western Oregon to the High Arctic, traverses the Galapagos and the Kenyan desert, explores Botany Bay in Australia, and ultimately brings readers to the breathtaking ice shelves of Antarctica.

Throughout Horizon, Lopez paints a rich tapestry of the world's diverse landscapes and cultures, drawing on a lifetime of exploration and keen observation. His travels span decades, and through them, he offers an insightful examination of humanity's quest for understanding and discovery. From the prehistoric expeditions of our ancestors to the contemporary phenomena of ecotourism, Lopez delves deeply into the history and motivations behind human exploration.

Lopez's narrative is further enriched by his encounters and friendships with scientists, archaeologists, artists, and local residents. These interactions grant him unique insights into both the natural world and the human spirit, making Horizon not merely a travel memoir but a profound meditation on our place in the world. Lopez's keen eye for detail and his lyrical prose evoke the beauty and wonder of the natural world, inspiring readers to see the world through a different lens.

Horizon stands as the crowning achievement of Barry Lopez's illustrious career. It is a powerful testament to his status as one of the world's greatest nature and travel writers. The book has received high praise from critics and fellow authors alike. Robert Macfarlane, author of Underland, describes Horizon as "magnificent; a contemporary epic." The Sunday Times hails Lopez as "the greatest nature writer in the world ... He is also the greatest travel writer ... an astounding new memoir."

In Horizon, Barry Lopez offers a captivating and thought-provoking journey that challenges readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of all things and to appreciate the intricate beauty of our planet.

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Barry Lopez's Horizon is lauded as a masterful work that blends nature writing, travel memoir, and philosophical reflection. Critics praise Lopez for his unparalleled ability to evoke diverse landscapes and peoples with profound humanity and humility. His prose is celebrated for its clarity and poetic style, making the book a modern classic that inspires deep thinking about our world and its future.

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ISBN: 9781529111248

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 37.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 407g

Pages: 592

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About the Author

Barry Lopez is the author of two collections of essays; several story collections; Arctic Dreams, for which he received the National Book Award; Of Wolves and Men, a National Book Award finalist, and Crow and Weasel, a novella-length fable. He contributes regularly to both American and foreign journals and has travelled to more than 70 countries to conduct research. He is the recipient of fellowships from the Guggenheim, Lannan, and National Science Foundations and has been honoured by a number of institutions for his literary, humanitarian, and environmental work.

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