Among the explorers made famous for revealing hitherto impenetrable cultures-T. E. Lawrence and Wilfred Thesiger in the Middle East, Richard Burton in Africa-Knud Rasmussen stands out not only for his physical bravery but also for the beauty of his writing. Part Danish, part Inuit, Rasmussen made a courageous three-year journey by dog sled from Greenland to Alaska to reveal the common origins of all circumpolar peoples. Lovers of Arctic adventure, exotic cultures, and timeless legend will relish this gripping tale by Stephen R. Bown, known as "Canada's Simon Winchester."


Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing
Published: 11/10/2015
ISBN: 9780306822827
Pages: 384
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.30w x 1.20d

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 07/01/2015
Booklist 09/15/2015 pg. 25
Library Journal 09/15/2015 pg. 84
Foreword 11/26/2015
Shelf Awareness 12/08/2015
Choice 04/01/2016