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Het masker van de raafleven in het NoordpoolgebiedLouis Beyens reist al meer dan drie decennia jaarlijks naar het noordpoolgebied, dat inmiddels zijn tweede huis is geworden. In Het masker van de raaf doet hij verslag van zijn onderzoeksreizen en zijn verschillende ervaringen tijdens zomer- en winterexpedities. Hij ondergaat de grootsheid en leegte van het immense gebied vol vreugde en heeft plezierige ontmoetingen met Inuit. Maar ook wordt Beyens op de ijskap door een orkaan overvallen en ziet hij zijn tochtgenoten verongelukken. Historische poolexpedities komen uitgebreid aan de orde, maar ook de minder bekende verh... |
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Snow GeeseGrandeur and calamity on an Arctic landscapeWINNER OF THE HAWTHORNDEN PRIZE SHORTLISTED FOR THE SAMUEL JOHNSON PRIZE SUNDAY TIMES YOUNG WRITER OF THE YEAR One winter, after an enforced period of quiet, William Fiennes finds himself restless and yearning for adventure. Inspired by his reading about the migratory patterns of birds, he flies to Texas to find the million-strong flocks of snow geese and to follow them on their spring flight thousands of miles north to breeding grounds on the Arctic tundra. This mesmerizing book, already a classic, captures their journey with wisdom, humility and endless curiosity. It... |
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The Arctic: A Guide To Coastal Wildlife Bradt Travel Guide
An engaging and beautifully illustrated guide to some of the most exciting wildlife in the world. This enchanting guide to the birds, animals and marine life of the Arctic Ocean and its polar fringes, is a fascinating and informative read. Visitors to the region can cruise the arctic coast in the company of blue whales and belugas, observe polar bears pursuing barnacle geese and seals, and experience a host of shorebirds and wildfowl gorging on the abundant food. Tony Soper's expert knowledge is richly supplemented with full-colour illustrations by award-winning wildli... |
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True NorthTravels in Arctic EuropeThe stark, vast beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Isles, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and on to Lapland. Following in the footsteps of the region’s early pioneers, Francis observes how the region has adapted to the 21st century, giving an observed insight into the lives of people he encoun... |
