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The Great Horizon Jo Woolf

The Great Horizon By Jo Woolf

The Great Horizon by Jo Woolf


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Summary

Fifty stories of adventure and exploration over more than two hundred years of human history. Published in association with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society.

The Great Horizon Summary

The Great Horizon: 50 Tales of Exploration by Jo Woolf

Fifty stories of adventure and exploration over more than two hundred years of human history. The Great Horizon features those who set out to conquer new territories and claim world records alongside those who contributed to our understanding of the world all but accidentally. Published in association with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and with full access to their extensive records, the book includes unique images and insights from the RSGS archives, along with never-before seen material.

The Great Horizon Reviews

'The result is a book you could easily sit down and read from cover to cover... A thoroughly worthwhile book...'

* Undiscovered Scotland *

'Jo Woolf has compiled a brilliant set of fifty short insights into the lives and achievements of some amazingly brave people... A great way to be introduced to the people behind the names we were introduced to as children: Scott, Amundsen, Heyerdahl and so many more.'

* The Bookbag *

'Unique images and never-before-seen material...'

* Scots Magazine *

'Spanning 150 years of exploration and adventure, there's some weight to this book, and rightly so ... Through [Woolf's] words we get an inkling of what drove these pioneers, how they engaged with the people they met, and what it would have been like to journey alongside them.'

* Scottish Mountaineer *

About Jo Woolf

In 2014 Jo Woolf began digging into the archives of the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, in a mission to bring to light some half-forgotten figures in the field of exploration. She came across some remarkable stories of endurance and survival, and started to piece them together in a book that celebrates the Society's ongoing support of explorers and scientists. In 2016 she was invited to become Writer in Residence at the RSGS.

Jo was born in Shropshire, and now lives with her husband in West Lothian. She has always had a passion for writing, along with a lively fascination for history and the natural world.

Additional information

GOR009485593
9781910985885
1910985880
The Great Horizon: 50 Tales of Exploration by Jo Woolf
Used - Like New
Hardback
Sandstone Press Ltd
20171116
400
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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