Alone - though he was just married - and on foot, Nicholas Crane embarked on an extraordinary adventure: a seventeen-month journey along the chain of mountains which stretches across Europe from Cape Finisterre to Istanbul. His aim was to explore Europe's last mountain wilderness and to meet the people who live on the periphery of the modern world.
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Nick Crane lives in London NW1. He is the author of several travel books and has been published in the Daily Telegraph, the Sunday Times and the Guardian.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By mr gb clarke
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I read this in 2004 while in Italy on holiday, Crane seems at first to be an unlikely adventurer, but he really does have an adventure in this book, walking across the roof of Europe and crossing inumerable borders. He captures the beauty of the vast mountain ranges and leaves you envious of his journey. I felt i was with him on his trek and though this was a difficult walk his enthusiasm and knowledge shine through.Crane takes you to mountain villages, sleeps under his umbrella beneath the stars takes shelter with hill sheperds from snowstorms, he does it all and this book for me was an absolute cracking read over the summer.
20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Clear Waters rising is one of the best books I've ever read. Being an armchair keen walker myself, and a lover of beautifully written prose, this book really took me to that other world of crystal clear mountain vistas one day, terrifying storms the next, and simple, happy peasant communities that still exist a universe away from most of us. From my cosy warm London bed, this was the perfect prelude to peaceful sleep, reminding me that the daily troubles and frustrations of life are all consequences of this artificial modern lifestyle we lead, and Man is truly himself when at one with nature. It took me several months to read because I wanted to savour short passages rather than read it quickly and prematurely end the lovely experience.
What 'made' this book for me was the exquisite writing - the author himself said that he had set out to make every sentence special, and this really shines through in the prose. I highly recommend it to lift the spirit in every way.
What 'made' this book for me was the exquisite writing - the author himself said that he had set out to make every sentence special, and this really shines through in the prose. I highly recommend it to lift the spirit in every way.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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An excellent humorous book served up in beautiful bite size portions that leaves you wanting more.I bought this book after its adaption for Radio4 and was not in the least bit disappointed,makes you want to get your hiking boots out and set off at once,but don't take more than two sets of socks!An excellent read.
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A great read...
This a brilliant book for the atmosphere and feeling of this crazy adventure. Mr Crane is clearly superman and a bit insane!
Published 1 month ago by GilesTB
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Nick Crane at his best
As with all N Cranes writing it was both entertaining and educational.I can vicariously enjoy the walking adventures and learn of the geography and history at the same time.
Published 3 months ago by boanerges
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He does it so we don't have to!
Soon after his marriage Nicholas Crane decided to walk from Finisterre in the far west of Spain to Istanbul following the mountain route the whole way. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Wynne Kelly
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panoramic view of Europe on foot
Although this book starts off quite slowly, it gathers momentum as he encounters different places and people, and treats them with a mixture of skilful description and humour. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2011 by Trilby
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travel diary
a fascinating read. dip in and out country by country. use an atlas with it and learn your European geography! Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2011 by LesleyM
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The most inspiring travel book I have ever read
Having read many travel books, I must say that this book is the most inspiring travel book I have ever read. Read more
Published on 10 Jan 2010 by Ole Juul Jensen
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Funny, captivating adventure, beautifully written
I'm less than a third of the way through the book and already compelled to write a review.
The map at the beginning immediately shows the enormity of Nicholas Crane's... Read more
The map at the beginning immediately shows the enormity of Nicholas Crane's... Read more
Published on 26 Oct 2007 by Sarah Ram
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screamingly funny, clearly and intelligently written
Nicholas Crane has produced a work of art with a book that is screamingly funny, erudite, full of adventure, full of surprises, and just plain breathtaking in its endeavour. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2004
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A Bit of a Let Down
I suspect it is because the writer spends long periods without human contact, but he does tend to rattle on about geographical features that are really only of interest to... Read more
Published on 7 Dec 2003
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A crazy Englishman goes for a long hike through Europe
Nicholas Crane deserves admiration for his tenacity and madcap courage in undertaking a walk across Europe's main mountain ranges. Read more
Published on 3 Dec 2002
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