The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places

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    The Immeasurable World: Journeys in Desert Places Author: Format: Paperback / softback First Published: Published By: Faber & Faber
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    Pages: 416 Language: English ISBN: 9780571319749 Categories: , , ,

    Shortlisted for 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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    Author Biography

    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.