Fifty stories of adventure and exploration over more than two hundred years of human history. Published in association with the Royal Scottish Geographical Society, and with full access to their extensive records, the book includes unique images and insights from the RSGS archives, along with never—before seen material. Color plates. "An inherently fascinating and impressively informative read from first page to last, The Great Horizon will prove to be an immediate and enduringly popular addition to both community and academic library collections."—MWBR