by Javier Jayme · Alianza · tapa blanda · ISBN 9788420658964
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Immerse yourself in the depths of contemporary exploration with 'Pioneers of the Impossible' by Javier Jayme. This book recounts the exploits of daring explorers who defied the limits of knowledge and human experience in legendary places across the five continents. From the jungles of Guyana to the Antarctic ice, passing through the deserts of Libya and the peaks of the Himalayas, Jayme weaves a thrilling tale of adventures and discoveries. Accompany figures such as the Schomburgk brothers, Almásy, Herzog, and Shackleton in their epic conquests, and unravel the mysteries of mythical rivers such as the Nile and the Congo alongside Burton, Speke, Stanley, and Thesiger. Discover Freya Stark's search for the rock of Alamut, the first steps in the forbidden kingdom of Mustang, and Thor Heyerdahl's findings on Easter Island. An essential work for lovers of travel literature and stories of overcoming.
