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Author | : Charlie English |
Publisher | : Catapult |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2009-11-10 |
Genre | : Literary Criticism |
ISBN | : 1582435200 |
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Combining on–the–slopes experience with off–trail research, author Charlie English follows in the footsteps of the Romantic poets across the Alps, learns how to build igloos with the Inuit on Baffin Island, examines snow–patches in the Cairngorms to detect signs of global warming, and tests his mettle on some of the most perilous peaks on Earth. Along the way, he meets up with a flurry of fellow enthusiasts, from avalanche survivors and resort operators to climate scientists and champion skiers. English is obsessed with snow, and has collected for our enjoyment an amazing array of not–so–random facts about the hexagonal substance that fills the human imagination with wonder. In this "snow handbook," he describes how snow is created, how to build an igloo, how avalanches occur, and (more importantly) how to survive an avalanche. His glossary is filled with snow terms that will delight, such as "coulior," "hoarfrost," "firn," and "sastrugi." Fresh and fun and infused with the adrenaline of adventure, The Snow Tourist is a fascinating account of one man's pilgrimage through the world's blanketed fields, ice–capped rooftops, cozy igloos, and snow–covered mountain peaks.
Author | : Charlie English |
Publisher | : Portobello Books |
Total Pages | : 272 |
Release | : 2013-12-05 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 184627558X |
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In this unique book, part eulogy, part history, part travelogue, Charlie English goes in search of the best snow on the planet. Along the way he explains the extraordinary hold this commonplace phenomenon has over us, and reveals the ongoing drama of our relationship with it. Combining on-the-slopes experience with off-piste research, Charlie English's journey begins with the magical moment when his two-year-old son sees snow for the first time, before setting off in the footsteps of the Romantic poets over the Alps, following the sled-tracks of the Inuit across Greenland, and meeting up with a flurry of fellow enthusiasts, from snow-making scientists in Japan and global warming experts in California to plough drivers in Alaska.This is a book for anyone who reaches for their mittens at the sight of the first flake.
Author | : Giles Whittell |
Publisher | : Atria Books |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2019-11-19 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 198210547X |
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Brimming with interesting facts and surprising anecdotes, this scientific and cultural history opens our eyes to the wonders of one of nature’s most delicate, delightful, and deadly phenomena: SNOW! Perfect for fans of The Hidden Life of Trees and Rain. Go on an extraordinary journey across centuries and continents to experience the wonders of snow; from the prehistoric humans that trekked and even skied across it tens of thousands of years ago to the multi-billion-dollar industry behind our moving, making, and playing with snow. Blending accessible writing with fascinating science, Giles Whittell explores how snow dictates where we live, provides us with drinking water, and has influenced countless works of art and more. Whittell also uncovers compelling mysteries of this miraculous substance, such as why avalanches happen, how snow saved a British prime minister’s life, where the legend of the yeti comes from, and the terrifying truth behind the opening ceremony of the 1960 winter Olympics. Filled with in-depth research and whip-smart prose, Snow is an eye-opening and charming book that illuminates one of the most magnificent wonders of nature.
Author | : Etta Kaner |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 32 |
Release | : 2006-09 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : |
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Foldout pages reveal answers to questions about the snow, such as why it snows and why snow is white.
Author | : Barbara Sjoholm |
Publisher | : U of Minnesota Press |
Total Pages | : 309 |
Release | : 2023-10-31 |
Genre | : Travel |
ISBN | : 1452970726 |
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An exploration of the winter wonders and entangled histories of Scandinavia’s northernmost landscapes—now back in print with a new afterword by the author After many years of travel in the Nordic countries—usually preferring to visit during the warmer months—Barbara Sjoholm found herself drawn to Lapland and Sápmi one winter just as mørketid, the dark time, set in. What ensued was a wide-ranging journey that eventually spanned three winters, captivatingly recounted in The Palace of the Snow Queen. From observing the annual construction of the Icehotel in Jukkasjärvi, Sweden, to crossing the storied Finnmark Plateau in Norway, to attending a Sámi film festival in Finland, Sjoholm dives deep into the rich traditions and vibrant creative communities of the North. She writes of past travelers to Lapland and contemporary tourists in Sápmi, as well as of her encounters with Indigenous reindeer herders, activists, and change-makers. Her new afterword bears witness to the perseverance of the Sámi in the face of tourism, development, and climate change. Written with keen insight and humor, The Palace of the Snow Queen is a vivid account of Sjoholm’s adventures and a timely investigation of how ice and snow shape our imaginations and create a vision that continues to draw visitors to the North.
Author | : Henry Beaumont Small |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 252 |
Release | : 1866 |
Genre | : Canada |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Andrew Young (Writer on Angling.) |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 134 |
Release | : 1857 |
Genre | : |
ISBN | : |
Download The Angler's and Tourist's Guide to the Rivers, Lakes and Remarkable Places in the Northern Counties of Scotland, Etc Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Dona Brown |
Publisher | : UPNE |
Total Pages | : 232 |
Release | : 1999 |
Genre | : Fiction |
ISBN | : 9780874519006 |
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Stories and novel excerpts highlight the attractions and perils of vacationing in 19th-century New England.
Author | : Edward Hepple Hall |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 226 |
Release | : 1869 |
Genre | : Atlantic Coast (U.S.) |
ISBN | : |
Download The Summer Tourist's Pocket Guide to American Watering-places Book in PDF, ePub and Kindle
Author | : Ruth Kedzie Wood |
Publisher | : New York : Dodd, Mead |
Total Pages | : 622 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Alberta |
ISBN | : |
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