The Idea of North

by Peter Davidson

While a compass might tell us which direction we are going, there is really only one direction to which it ever points: north. North is the ultimate point of orientation, but it is also a celebrated destination for the adventurous, the curious, the solitary, and the foolhardy. In this fascinating book--updated in this accessible, pocket edition--Peter Davidson explores the concept of "north" through its many manifestations in painting, legend, and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780235984
• ISBN13: 9781780235981
• Release Date: May 2016
• Publisher: Reaktion Books
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.1" x 7.7"