Explorer: The Quest for Adventure and the Great Unknown

In the twenty-first century, being an explorer means journeying to the farthest reaches of the planet, discovering new valleys and ranges, and fulfilling promises made as young men.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 02 March 2023
Publisher: Canongate Books

This is the story of what first led Benedict Allen to head for the farthest reaches of our planet - at a time when there were still valleys and ranges known only to the remote communities who inhabited them. It is also the story of why, thirty years later, he is still exploring. Benedict decides to journey back to a clouded mountain in New Guinea to find an old friend called Korsai, and to fulfil a promise they made as young men.

Explorer tells the story of what it means to be lost and found. Benedict Allen, a renowned explorer, embarks on a journey to the farthest reaches of our planet, encountering valleys and ranges known only to remote communities. Thirty years later, he returns to a clouded mountain in New Guinea to reunite with his old friend, Korsai, and fulfill a promise they made as young men.

Through his experiences, Allen explores the essence of exploration and the human spirit. He reflects on the transformative power of nature, the importance of preserving wilderness, and the connections between people and their environments.

Explorer is a testament to the enduring allure of exploration and the indomitable human spirit. It encourages us to embrace the unknown, to push boundaries, and to seek out the extraordinary in the world around us.

Weight: 224g
Dimension: 128 x 197 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781786896261
Edition number: Main