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Book Synopsis: Two decades of adventure writing are captured in this entertaining and inspiring collection of travel journalism by renowned adventurer, writer, filmmaker and environmentalist Frank Wolf. Lines on a Map is a compilation of Frank Wolf’s best work from the past two decades. Some of the adventures include: two friends on a cycling and volcano-climbing odyssey across Java, the world’s most populous island, in the world’s most populous Muslim country, Indonesia, in the wake of 9/11; a surreal private lunch with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau during an 8000 km canoe journey across Canada; discovering the past and present on a 900 km hiking and kayaking journey from Skagway, Alaska, to Dawson City, Yukon; negotiating the cultural divide during a whitewater paddling expedition in Laos and Cambodia with Russian extreme kayakers; exploring the nature and politics of a multi-billion dollar pipeline in northern BC by hiking, biking and kayaking the GPS track of the proposed project route from the oil sands to the British Columbia coast; conducting a mammal tracking survey in the course of a 120 km ski traverse of Banff National Park; discovering the truth about the existence of Sasquatch in northern Ontario; retracing Viking history during a canoe trip across Scandinavia.
Complete with dozens of colour photographs, Wolf weaves together humour, drama and local knowledge to transport readers to some of the outermost corners of the globe in an epic quest to celebrate the freedom to move, explore and be wild.
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Embark on breathtaking adventures and explore the farthest corners of the globe with Lines on a Map: Unparalleled Adventures in Modern Exploration. Renowned adventurer, writer, filmmaker, and environmentalist Frank Wolf takes you on a journey like no other. This captivating collection of travel journalism captures two decades of Wolf's daring exploits and will leave you inspired and craving for your own extraordinary escape.
Prepare to be transported to the world's most populous island, Java, as Wolf and his friend cycle across its volcanic landscapes in the wake of 9/11. Experience the thrill of an 8000 km canoe journey across Canada, where Wolf shares a surreal lunch with former Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. From the rugged beauty of Alaska to the cultural divides of Laos and Cambodia, this book immerses you in unforgettable stories of exploration and discovery.
Wolf's vivid storytelling is complemented by stunning photographs, allowing you to visualize each adventure as if you were there. Immerse yourself in the drama, humor, and local knowledge woven into every page. As you turn the last page, you'll be left with a renewed sense of wanderlust and the desire to celebrate the freedom of movement, exploration, and embracing the wild in your own life.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to embark on these unparalleled adventures. Get your copy of Lines on a Map today and let the magic of Frank Wolf's storytelling transport you to the world's most extraordinary destinations.
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