Accompanying Michael Palin's BBC television series: Offers engaging storytelling and behind-the-scenes insights
Continuous land and sea journey from North Pole to South Pole: Provides a unique, global perspective on travel and endurance
Detailed route using existing roads, rivers, railways, and shipping routes: Demonstrates adaptability and innovation in the face of natural and human challenges
Includes historical events and cultural encounters: Enhances understanding of global history and human experiences
Multiple modes of transport described: Illustrates the ingenuity and resilience required for such an expedition
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Following "Around the World in 80 Days", this book accompanies Michael Palin's second travel series on BBC Television. It is a record of his continuous land and sea journey from the North Pole to the South Pole, following a given line of longitude - 30 degrees East. Air travel is allowed only as a last resort. The line of travel follows a