The Faber Book Of Exploration

<p>What does it feel like to walk off the edge of a map? To emerge dazed, dying yet triumphant, from the Amazon? Benedict Allen''s anthology of human exploration ranges across various terrains - hot and cold deserts, mountains and plains, jungles and high seas - and presents the words of those who, through the centuries - be they Vikings or missionaries, conquistadors or botanists - have set off into ''the unknown''.<br><br>''Immaculately edited and shrewdly considered . . . a hugely readable compendium.'' <i>Independent on Sunday</i><br><br>''A monumental feat of compilation and editing, and will satisfy every armchair traveller.'' <i>Literary Review</i><br><br>''A generous, handsome volume, that will provide hours upon hours of absorption and revelation.'' <i>The Times</i></p>