The Magnetic North

Travels in the Arctic

(Author) Sara Wheeler
Format: Paperback
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Smashing through the Arctic Ocean with the crew of a Russian icebreaker, herding reindeer across the tundra with Lapps and shadowing the Trans-Alaskan pipeline with truckers, Sara Wheeler discovers a compex and ambiguous land belonging both to ancient myth and modern controvery.

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Publisher:
Vintage Publishing
Format:
Paperback
Language:
en
ISBN:
9780099516880
Publish year:
2010
Publish date:
May 6, 2010

Sara Wheeler

Sara Wheeler is a British writer known for her acclaimed book "Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica." Her literary style is characterized by vivid descriptions and insightful observations. Wheeler's contributions to literature include bringing attention to remote and challenging landscapes, and exploring themes of exploration and human resilience.

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