The Immeasurable World: A Desert Journey

Name: The Immeasurable World: A Desert Journey
Brand: Faber & Faber
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English

By (author): William Atkins

WINNER OF THE STANFORD DOLMAN TRAVEL WRITING AWARD 2019

One third of the earth's land surface is desert, much of it desolate and inhospitable.

What is it about this harsh environment that has captivated humankind throughout history?

Travelling to five continents over three years, William Atkins discovers a realm that is as much internal as physical. From the contested borderlands of the USA to Australia's nuclear test zones, via Nevada's riotous Burning Man festival and the ancient monasteries of Egypt, he illuminates the people, history, nature and symbolism of these remarkable but often volatile places.

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Weight: 398g
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
Publication Date: 06 Jun 2019
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9780571319749

About William Atkins

William Atkins's first book The Moor was shortlisted for the Thwaites Wainwright Prize. He works as an editor and his journalism has appeared in the Guardian and Granta. In 2016 he was a recipient of the British Library Eccles Prize. He lives in London.