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Barren Lands: An Epic Search for Diamonds in the North American Arctic,Used
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In the late 1970s, two men set out on what would prove to be a twentyyear quest to find a North American gem mine, along a fabled path that had defied sixteenthcentury explorers, Wild West fortune seekers, and modern geologists. They are an unlikely pair: Chuck Fipke, a ragged fanatical prospector with a singular talent for finding sandsize mineral grains, and Stew Blusson, an ultratough geologist and helicopter pilot. Inventive, eccentric, and ruthless, they follow a trail of clues left by predecessorsand a few actual gemsall the way from backwoods Arkansas up the glaciated high Rockies into the vast and haunted barren lands of northern Canada. With a South African geochemist's secret weapon, Fipke and Blusson outwit rivals, including the immense De Beers cartel, and make one of the world's greatest diamond discoveriessetting off a stampede unseen since the Klondike gold rush.Barren Lands offers an unforgettable journey for those who, in the words of a nineteenthcentury trapper, "want to see that country before it is all gone."
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Barren Lands: An Epic Search for Diamonds in the North American Arctic'? A: 'Barren Lands' chronicles the twenty-year quest of two men, Chuck Fipke and Stew Blusson, as they search for a diamond mine in the North American Arctic, following clues left by past explorers.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Kevin Krajick.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.
- Q: How many pages does 'Barren Lands' have? A: 'Barren Lands' contains 442 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Barren Lands' is a paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'Barren Lands' published? A: 'Barren Lands' was published on October 1, 2001.
- Q: Is this the first edition of 'Barren Lands'? A: Yes, this is the First Edition of 'Barren Lands'.
- Q: What genre does 'Barren Lands' belong to? A: 'Barren Lands' is categorized under Geography.
- Q: What kind of journey does 'Barren Lands' describe? A: The book offers an unforgettable journey through the Arctic as the authors pursue diamond discovery, emphasizing the challenges faced during their quest.
- Q: What can I expect from the writing style of 'Barren Lands'? A: Readers can expect a narrative that is engaging and informative, blending adventure with historical context as it explores the diamond search in the Arctic.