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John Ridgway
"an evocative tale of good old-fashioned adventure amid one of the bleakest landscapes on earth ... vividly and thoughtfully written, an inspiration ..."
Royal Naval Sailing Association, Summer 2008
"A wonderful ... compelling account, this book will appeal to all with a sense of adventure. Heartily recommended, Peter has captured the essence of the high latitudes superbly."
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A compelling and nicely paced read. This book will appeal not only to sailors, but also to all those with a sense of adventure. Its easy
to become engrossed in the artic world portrayed here, and the characters and creatures that we meet on the journey round the island.
An entertaining and unusual journey in the spirit of explorers who challenge their limits in their journey into uncharted territory.
to become engrossed in the artic world portrayed here, and the characters and creatures that we meet on the journey round the island.
An entertaining and unusual journey in the spirit of explorers who challenge their limits in their journey into uncharted territory.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
If someone had asked me to row around an island the size of Scotland in arctic conditions, with limited food, the threat of freezing, sinking without trace and not forgetting polar bears, I'd have told them they were off their rockers and to send me a postcard.
Luckily no one has, but I still get to read about the fantastic journey into the uninhabited wastes of the icecaps in this book lovingly written by Peter Webb. He paints such beautiful pictures of an arduous and often perilous voyage in search of the first circumnavigation of Spitzbergen.
It is a book full of passion and dedication and I heartily recommend it to anyone who is not planning on a similar journey themselves.
Luckily no one has, but I still get to read about the fantastic journey into the uninhabited wastes of the icecaps in this book lovingly written by Peter Webb. He paints such beautiful pictures of an arduous and often perilous voyage in search of the first circumnavigation of Spitzbergen.
It is a book full of passion and dedication and I heartily recommend it to anyone who is not planning on a similar journey themselves.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having been to the Arctic a few times, I can say that Peter has captured the essence of the place superbly. This is a journey just for the hell of it, and is in the tradition of the "because it's there" type adventures. I loved it. Great read. Lots of suspense. What a journey! Read it and you'll be booking your own holiday up to the high latitudes.
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I wouldn't dream of going to Spitzbergen but I am glad Peter Webb did
I do not enjoy sea journeys and despite living on an island I have no desire to go around any island. I like to have a continent before me but I am so glad I read this book. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Noel
eXcellent information
A book well worth reading for`people like myself who are going to visit Spitzbergen and need some tips on what to take with me! I think its going to be colder than I expected!
Published 20 months ago by janny
Goosebumps!
I would not normally choose to read a non-fiction 'adventure' book...but I am so thankful that I did. Read more
Published on 13 Feb 2008 by Elle Ludkin
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