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More copies of this ISBNOne Day the Ice Will Reveal All Its Deadby Clare Dudman
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:In this unforgettable debut novel Clare Dudman has imaginatively re-created the life of the German scientist Alfred Wegener, whose theory of continental drift—derided by his contemporaries—would eventually revolutionize our perception of the world. Wegene‛s irresistible urge to discover the unknown takes him from the horrors of World War ‛s trenches to several lengthy expeditions across the unexplored ice of Greenland, an extraordinary quest that—with the support of a remarkable woman—gives birth to a powerful idea worth fighting for. Distinguished by its evocation of the unforgiving beauty of the Arctic, this stunningly written tale of obsession and courage will thrill readers of scientific history and the best adventure writing. Synopsis:In this unforgettable debut novel Clare Dudman has imaginatively re-created the life of the German scientist Alfred Wegener, whose theory of continental drift — derided by his contemporaries — would eventually revolutionize our perception of the world. Wegener's irresistible urge to discover the unknown takes him from the horrors of World War I's trenches to several lengthy expeditions across the unexplored ice of Greenland, an extraordinary quest that — with the support of a remarkable woman — gives birth to a powerful idea worth fighting for. Distinguished by its evocation of the unforgiving beauty of the Arctic, this stunningly written tale of obsession and courage will thrill readers of scientific history and the best adventure writing. About the AuthorClare Dudman was born in North Wales and has worked as an industrial research and development scientist. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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