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An intimate biography of one of histories greatest explorers.

About the Author

Vanessa Collingridge is best known as a presenter and reporter on Tonight with Trevor MacDonald. A first class Geography graduate of Oxford, Vanessa's presenting career has spanned many scientific and historical programmes on both TV and radio. She has also had her own column with the Daily Telegraph.

Reviews

Assured, thorough and perceptive investigating
*The Scotsman*

Enthralling
*Sunday Times*

A vivid, absorbing account of the great explorer...animated by his biographer's passion for the humbly-born Yorkshireman
*Independent*