From Utmost East to Utmost West

My life of exploration and adventure

John Blashford-Snell

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Bradt Travel Guides
01 December 2022

Autobiography: general; Travel & holiday; Travel writing

Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature)

An anthology of writings from John Blashford-Snell, one of the world's greatest living adventurers and explorers, featuring highlights from the hundred or so expeditions he has organised and led, in Africa, Asia and the Americas. 'Without doubt JBS, as many know him, is one of the world's most eminent explorers' - Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Bt. OBE For over 60 years John Blashford-Snell has been exploring some of the planet's most remote, inaccessible and dangerous places; his name is known globally for his daring adventures and intrepid journeys of discovery. Now, well into his eighties (and still planning future trips), he has gathered together in a single volume a collection of tales from Africa, Asia and the Americas, a mix of mostly new writing combined with some old favourites, extracts from some of the 100 or so expeditions he has led in pursuit of archaeological, anthropological, botanical, biological and zoological objectives. From the Blue Nile to the Darien Gap, the Kalahari to Colombia, Blashford-Snell is one of the most experienced explorers in the world. He has met with royalty and presidents, travelled with Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery, been on a quest to find a giant pachyderm in the forests of West Nepal, led investigations into Atlantis and even delivered a grand piano to a remote tribe in Guyana! Mountains, rivers, forests and jungle have been his domain and he has seen some of the most extraordinary places known to man. If meetings with dangerous wildlife, stories of navigating rapid-filled rivers and tales of encounters with bandits are your thing, this new collection from a man who has become an institution in his own right is an essential read. John Blashford-Snell is the founder of Operation Raleigh and of the Scientific Exploration Society. He has been awarded an MBE, OBE and CBE for exploration and has received multiple awards from countries and organisations around the world. For 20 years he chaired the British Chapter of the Explorers Club of America. Films of his expeditions have been broadcast worldwide. AUTHOR: Holder of almost all the top awards for exploration and three honours bestowed upon him by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel John Blashford-Snell is one of the most eminent and seasoned explorers. With the support of commerce, the British, US and other Armed Forces, he has organised and led over 100 expeditions to far corners of the world. The objectives of his challenging ventures have always included scientific exploration, wildlife conservation and aid to local communities. At the same time he has sought to develop leadership in young people through Operations Drake and Raleigh and assist the less privileged youth of urban areas. Broadcaster, public speaker and author of 15 books, John Blashford-Snell is regarded as an authority and as President of the Scientific Exploration Society continues to explore today. 114 illustrations, 14 maps

By: John Blashford-Snell
Imprint: Bradt Travel Guides
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm,
ISBN: 9781784778446
ISBN 10: 1784778443
Series: Bradt Travel Guides (Travel Literature)
Pages: 560
Publication Date: 01 December 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Unspecified

Holder of almost all the top awards for exploration and three honours bestowed upon him by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, Colonel John Blashford-Snell is one of the most eminent and seasoned explorers. With the support of commerce, the British, US and other Armed Forces, he has organised and led over 100 expeditions to far corners of the world. The objectives of his challenging ventures have always included scientific exploration, wildlife conservation and aid to local communities. At the same time he has sought to develop leadership in young people through Operations Drake and Raleigh and assist the less privileged youth of urban areas. Broadcaster, public speaker and author of 15 books, John Blashford-Snell is regarded as an authority and as President of the Scientific Exploration Society continues to explore today.