Dimensions
130 x 200 x 30mm
fascinating glimpse into the motivation and experiences of some of history's most intrepid explorers, interlaced with Allen's own extraordinary exploits.
Why do explorers put themselves in dangerous situations? And, once the worst possible situation occurs, how do they find the resources to survive? In answering these questions, Benedict Allen weaves a series of tales from Cortez, Scott, Shackleton, Stanley, Livingstone and their modern counterparts: Joe Simpson and Ranulph Fiennes.
