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Winter Sports - Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica

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Book Synopsis: It is the coldest, windiest, driest place on earth, an icy desert of unearthly beauty and stubborn impenetrability. For centuries, Antarctica has captured the imagination of our greatest scientists and explorers, lingering in the spirit long after their return. Shackleton called it "the last great journey"; for Apsley Cherry-Garrard, it was the worst journey in the world. This is a book about the call of the wild and the response of the spirit to a country that exists perhaps most vividly in the mind. Sara Wheeler spent seven months in Antarctica, living with its scientists and dreamers. No book is more true to the spirit of that continent--beguiling, enchanted and vast beyond the furthest reaches of our imagination. Chosen by Beryl Bainbridge and John Major as one of the best books of the year, recommended by the editors of Entertainment Weekly and the Chicago Tribune, one of the Seattle Times's top ten travel books of the year, Terra Incognita is a classic of polar literature.From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Step into the mesmerizing world of Antarctica with Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica, a book that takes you on a captivating journey to the coldest, windiest, and driest place on earth. Immerse yourself in the untamed beauty and indomitable allure of this icy desert that has fascinated scientists and explorers for centuries. From Shackleton's last great journey to Apsley Cherry-Garrard's worst journey in the world, this book encapsulates the spirit and essence of a place that exists vividly in our minds.

Written by Sara Wheeler, who spent seven months living with scientists and dreamers in Antarctica, Terra Incognita is an authentic portrayal of the awe-inspiring continent. It is a book that will transport you to a land that is as beguiling as it is enchanting, and as vast as the depths of your imagination. Renowned authors Beryl Bainbridge and John Major have hailed it as one of the best books of the year, and it comes highly recommended by Entertainment Weekly and the Chicago Tribune.

Discover why Terra Incognita is hailed as a classic of polar literature. This meticulously crafted masterpiece will ignite your wanderlust and leave you yearning to experience the untamed beauty of Antarctica. Are you ready to embark on a literary adventure like no other? Experience Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica and let your spirit be forever captivated.

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