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Following in the footsteps of the earliest pioneers, Francis looks at how Arctic Europe has adapted to the 21st century. Reissue.
Synopsis
The beauty of the remote Arctic Europe landscape has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. Blending travel writing, history and mythology, the author offers a portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Isles, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard and on to Lapland.