Andes by Michael Jacobs
Stretching for over 5,500 miles, and containing the highest active volcanoes in the world, the largest salt flat, the highest lake, and peaks rivalled in size only by the Himalayas, the Andes impress by statistics alone. But beyond the range's sheer immensity, is its concentration of radically contrasting scenery and climates. In this remarkable book, travel writer Michael Jacobs journeys across seven different countries, from the balmy Caribbean to the inhospitable islands of the Tierra del Fuego, through the relics of ancient civilisations, to retrace the footsteps of previous travellers. His route begins in Venezuela, following the path of the great 19th Century revolutionary Simon Bolivar. On his way Jacobs attempts to uncover the stories of those who have shared his fascination, and to reveal the secrets of a region steeped in history, science and myth.
MICHAEL JACOBS was born in Italy and studied Art History in London and the US. He is the author of several travel books, and was short-listed for the 2004 Thomas Cook prize. He lives in Spain and London
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| ISBN 13 | 9781847081292 |
| ISBN 10 | 1847081290 |
| Title | Andes |
| Author | Michael Jacobs |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Granta Books |
| Year published | 2010-05-06 |
| Number of pages | 496 |
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