Armchair Travel Book Club

Join us on Zoom (Meeting ID: 893 4439 0868) as we continue our journey around the world. This month, we're off to Arctic Europe with Gavin Francis as we discuss his book True North: Travels in Arctic Europe. 

About the book: "The stark, vast beauty of the remote landscape of Arctic Europe has been the focus of human exploration for thousands of years. In this striking blend of travel writing, history, and mythology, Gavin Francis offers a unique portrait of the northern fringes of Europe. His journey begins in the Shetland Islands, takes him to the Faroes, Iceland, Greenland, Svalbard, and Lapland.

Following in the footsteps of the area's early pioneers, the author observes how the region has adapted to the twenty-first century, offering insight into the lives of people he encounters along the way. As with all the best travel writing, True North is an engaging, compassionate tale of self-discovery, blending historical and contemporary narratives."