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Alone Against the North: An Expedition into the Unknown,Used
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Winner of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's 2016 Young Authors AwardWinner of the 2017 Louise de Kiriline Award for NonfictionAdam Shoalts was no stranger to the wilderness. He had hacked his way through jungles, stared down bears and climbed mountains. But, one spot on the map called out to him irresistibly. Cutting through the forbidding landscape of the Hudson Bay Lowlands is a river no hunter, no explorer, has left any record of paddling. It was this river that Shoalts was obsessively determined to explore.What Shoalts discovered as he paddled downriver appeared in no satellite imagery or map: a series of waterfalls that could easily have killed him. Just as astonishing was the media reaction when he got back to civilization. He was crowned 'Canada's Indiana Jones' and was feted by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and congratulated by the governor general. Shoalts had proved that the world is bigger than we think.Gripping and often poetic, Alone Against the North is a classic adventure story of singleminded obsession, physical hardship, and the restless sense of wonder that every explorer has in common. Shoalts's story makes it clear that the world can become known only by setting out into the unfamiliar, where every step is different from the one before and something you may never have imagined lies around the next curve in the river.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Alone Against the North'? A: 'Alone Against the North' explores themes of adventure, obsession, and the spirit of exploration as Adam Shoalts embarks on a journey into uncharted territory.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Alone Against the North' is Adam Shoalts, a Canadian explorer and author known for his wilderness adventures.
- Q: What awards has 'Alone Against the North' received? A: 'Alone Against the North' has won the Legislative Assembly of Ontario's 2016 Young Authors Award and the 2017 Louise de Kiriline Award for Nonfiction.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Alone Against the North' is available in a paperback binding, making it suitable for easy handling and reading.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Alone Against the North'? A: The book contains 304 pages, providing an in-depth narrative of Adam Shoalts' expedition.
- Q: When was 'Alone Against the North' published? A: 'Alone Against the North' was published on May 10, 2016.
- Q: Is this book suitable for young readers? A: While 'Alone Against the North' is primarily aimed at adult readers, its themes of adventure and exploration may also appeal to older children and teenagers interested in nature and adventure stories.
- Q: What can readers expect from the writing style of Adam Shoalts? A: Readers can expect a gripping and often poetic writing style from Adam Shoalts, which captures the challenges and wonders of wilderness exploration.
- Q: Does 'Alone Against the North' include illustrations or maps? A: The book does not specifically mention illustrations or maps, focusing instead on the narrative of Shoalts' journey.
- Q: What makes 'Alone Against the North' a unique adventure story? A: 'Alone Against the North' is unique due to its exploration of a previously uncharted river in the Hudson Bay Lowlands and the unexpected discoveries that Shoalts encounters along the way.