Andes - Couverture rigide

Jacobs, Michael

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1847081290 ISBN 13 : 9781847081292

Editeur : Granta Books, 2010

Synopsis

Stretching for over 5,500 miles, and containing the highest active volcanoes in the world, the largest salt flat, the highest lake, and peaks rivalled in size only by the Himalayas, the Andes impress by statistics alone. But beyond the range's sheer immensity, is its concentration of radically contrasting scenery and climates. In this remarkable book, travel writer Michael Jacobs journeys across seven different countries, from the balmy Caribbean to the inhospitable islands of the Tierra del Fuego, through the relics of ancient civilisations, to retrace the footsteps of previous travellers. His route begins in Venezuela, following the path of the great 19th Century revolutionary Simon Bolivar. On his way Jacobs attempts to uncover the stories of those who have shared his fascination, and to reveal the secrets of a region steeped in history, science and myth.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Michael Jacobs was born in Italy and studied art history in London and the US. He is the author of several travel books and was shortlisted for the 2004 Thomas Cook Travel Book Prize and the 2013 Dolman Travel Book Award. He lived in Spain and London. He died in January 2014.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Granta Books
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1847081290
• ISBN 13: 9781847081292
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 580
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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