Beskrivelse
John Blashford-Snell, a legendary explorer with over six decades of daring adventures, shares a captivating collection of stories from some of the world's most remote and challenging locations. This volume brings together his experiences across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, blending fresh narratives with cherished favorites from his extensive career.
An extraordinary journey through the wildest corners of the globe, told by one of the most seasoned explorers alive.
Known globally for his fearless expeditions, John Blashford-Snell has ventured into some of the planet's most inaccessible and dangerous regions. Now in his eighties and still planning new journeys, he presents a unique compilation of tales drawn from around 100 expeditions he has led. These adventures span archaeological, anthropological, botanical, biological, and zoological pursuits.
From the Blue Nile to the Darien Gap, and the Kalahari Desert to the jungles of Colombia, Blashford-Snell's experiences are as diverse as they are thrilling. His encounters include meetings with royalty and presidents, collaborations with Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery, a search for a giant pachyderm in West Nepal's forests, investigations into the legend of Atlantis, and even delivering a grand piano to a remote tribe in Guyana.
His domain has been mountains, rivers, forests, and jungles, where he has witnessed some of the most extraordinary places on Earth. This collection is packed with tales of navigating rapid-filled rivers, close calls with dangerous wildlife, and run-ins with bandits, making it a must-read for anyone fascinated by true exploration.
John Blashford-Snell is the founder of Operation Raleigh and the Scientific Exploration Society. His contributions to exploration have earned him an MBE, OBE, and CBE, along with numerous awards from countries and organizations worldwide. For two decades, he chaired the British Chapter of the Explorers Club of America, and films documenting his expeditions have been broadcast globally.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | John Blashford-Snell |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Rejsebøger Storbritannien |
| Forlag | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781784778446 |
| ISBN-10 | 1784778443 |
| Indbinding | Hæftet |
| Udgave | 1 |
| Sidetal | 560 |
| Tags | Bradt, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
