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The White Lantern and Other Pursuits
The White Lantern and Other Pursuits | Evan S. Connell
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Never has master storyteller Evan Connell been more enthralling than in these incandescent pages - tales of real-life adventure ranging from the archaeology of Olduvai gorge to the exploration of the Antarctic; from Viking voyages to an Ice Age xylophone. Never has reality so far surpassed mere fiction or fantasy than in this magnificent volume.
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Like his other collection of essays, A Long Desire, Connell‘s follow up is another highly entertaining and witty exploration of history, archaeology, exploration, culture and science. While a bit dated (1980), I‘d still consider it a must read for anybody wishing to delve into an easy introduction to a wide sweep of the human experience. Btw, the White Lantern refers to Antarctica as it reflects more light into space than any other Earth feature.