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Lines on a Map

Unparalleled Adventures in Modern Exploration
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Lines on a Map by Frank Wolf delves into the spirit of exploration as he recounts his thrilling journeys through some of the world's most remote landscapes. The book offers insights into the beauty and challenges of adventure, weaving together personal reflections with environmental awareness. It's a captivating exploration of the places we often only dream about visiting.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by epic journeys and have a passion for exploring the stories behind uncharted territories. Embark on a thrilling adventure with vivid narratives that capture the heart of travel and the spirit of discovery, making it perfect for adventure enthusiasts and those who dream of exploring the unknown.

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Lines on a Map

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Two decades of adventure writing are captured in this entertaining and inspiring collection of travel journalism by renowned adventurer, writer, filmmaker and environmentalist Frank Wolf.

Lines on a Map is a compilation of Frank Wolf's best work from the past two decades. Some of the adventures include: two friends on a cycling and volcano-climbing odyssey across Java, the world's most populous island, in the world's most populous Muslim country, Indonesia, in the wake of 9/11; a surreal private lunch with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau during an 8000 km canoe journey across Canada; discovering the past and present on a 900 km hiking and kayaking journey from Skagway, Alaska, to Dawson City, Yukon; negotiating the cultural divide during a whitewater paddling expedition in Laos and Cambodia with Russian extreme kayakers; exploring the nature and politics of a multi-billion dollar pipeline in northern BC by hiking, biking and kayaking the GPS track of the proposed project route from the oil sands to the British Columbia coast; conducting a mammal tracking survey in the course of a 120 km ski traverse of Banff National Park; discovering the truth about the existence of Sasquatch in northern Ontario; retracing Viking history during a canoe trip across Scandinavia.

Complete with dozens of colour photographs, Wolf weaves together humour, drama and local knowledge to transport readers to some of the outermost corners of the globe in an epic quest to celebrate the freedom to move, explore and be wild.

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Frank Wolf's Lines on a Map captivates readers with its mix of humour, dramatic tales, and cultural insights as he shares his explorations around the globe. It not only highlights survivalist adventures but also reflects a deep passion for preserving the natural world. The book is praised for its gripping storytelling and the inspiring message to embrace adventure and dare to dream.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781771602891

Publisher: Rocky Mountain Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 22 November 2018

Country: Canada

Imprint: Rocky Mountain Books

Illustration: Colour photo sections, maps

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 360

About the Author

Frank Wolf is an adventurer, filmmaker, writer and environmentalist. In addition to his film work, he is known for magazine feature articles and online columns that document wilderness expeditions around the world, with a focus on the Canadian North. His expeditions include being the first to canoe across Canada in one season and cycling 2000 km in winter on the Yukon River from Dawson to Nome. His films include Wild Ones, The Hand of Franklin, Kitturiaq, On the Line, Mammalian and Borealis, all of which are broadcast regularly on CBC’s documentary channel in Canada. In 2012 he was named one of Canada’s Top Ten Adventurers by Explore magazine, and in 2015 he was named one of Canada’s Top 100 Explorers by Canadian Geographic. Frank Wolf lives in North Vancouver, BC.

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