{"product_id":"earth-wilson-9781838044329","title":"Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is \u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWilson\u003c\/strong\u003e's captivating story of his incredible \u003cem\u003eThree Journeys Round\u003c\/em\u003e expeditions presenting places in the biosphere that are so important and beautiful that only \u003cem\u003epictures\u003c\/em\u003e do them justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 2016, helicopter pilot \u003cstrong\u003ePeter Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e set out on the first of three exceptional aviation adventures and became the first person to fly solo around Africa, from London to Stellenbosch return, in a journey of 30,750 kilometres. In 2017, he accomplished a remarkable first circumnavigation through equatorial antipodes, completed in 121 days. On his third journey around Latin America in 2018\/19, Peter visited a further 23 countries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrowing up in Africa and witnessing some of the most beautiful landscapes and wildlife that our planet has to offer, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e has always had a passion for exploration and a duty of care for this wonderful world. His mission with his \u003cem\u003eThree Journey Round\u003c\/em\u003e project is to inspire, educate and promote the idea of a better planet through sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an R66 helicopter, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e travelled a total of 122,500 kilometres in 285 expedition-days on three remarkable, long-range aviation journeys, claiming 11 FAI world records. He was awarded the Britannia Trophy by the Royal Aero Club of the United Kingdom for his achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eViewing the world from above, and often in geographical locations that very few people will ever see, \u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e has captured the incredible scenes in his book \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e as he travelled through 86 countries. He has witnessed the mesmeric contrasts and colour of our world including its cold glacial deserts; humid forests; hot desert sandscapes; stunning beaches and archipelagos; beautiful sunsets and sunrises; vibrant wetlands; astonishing mountains and steppes; generous peoples and cultures; and some amazing animals. \u003cstrong\u003ePeter\u003c\/strong\u003e cycled at least twice through temperate, arid, tropical, continental and polar climate regions, affording him some great scenic moments for this beautiful, photographic record.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eEarth\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e is presented in five gorgeous sections: \u003cem\u003eAfrica\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eRound the World\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eGreenland\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eLatin America\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMessages for Planetary Caretakers\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e Peter\u003c\/strong\u003e's enthusiasm and understanding of the available science has given him the perfect opportunity to create a one-of-a-kind project, leaving many encouraged by the prospect of a better world through sustainable development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Wilson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1838044329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781838044329\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Tjr Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/27\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 210\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 2.13lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 11.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Wilson","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48459643912447,"sku":"9781838044329","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_387f37bb-dfd4-431e-8134-c9f71c42b19b.jpg?v=1777410984","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/earth-wilson-9781838044329","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}