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SHORTLISTED FOR THE BOARDMAN TASKER AWARD FOR MOUNTAIN LITERATURE 2024
Praised as 'gripping' by The Economist and likened to the work of a volcanologist Michael Palin by Literary Review, 'Mountains of Fire' offers a thrilling exploration of Earth's most explosive natural wonders. Acclaimed author Peter Frankopan hails it as 'wonderful', whilst the Spectator lauds its thriller-like quality, and Werner Herzog extols its poetic storytelling.
Renowned volcanologist Clive Oppenheimer invites readers on a perilous journey to the world's most treacherous volcanic sites. From the scorching edges of Italian craters to the icy expanses of Antarctica, Oppenheimer's first-hand accounts reveal the profound connection between human history and these fiery mountains.
With the precision of a detective and the passion of an adventurer, Oppenheimer uncovers the hidden lives of volcanoes, demonstrating how these geological marvels have shaped our past and may yet determine our future. 'Mountains of Fire' is an electrifying testament to the raw power of nature and the indomitable spirit of scientific inquiry.
Book ISBN: | 9781529351125 |
Book Author: | Clive Oppenheimer |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Hodder & Stoughton |
Book Publisher: | Hodder & Stoughton |
Book Dimensions: | 128 x 197 x 25 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-01-08 |
Book Pagination: | 368 pages, 1 x 8pp colour plate section, internal b&w integrated images |
Book Weight: | 270g |
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’
Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’