Treks to Nowhere: Explorations of Unseen Geographic Oddities

Book Synopsis: So what exactly is that little voice in our heads—the one that whispers to us from beyond the map, compelling us to seek out and set foot on the hidden and secluded fragments of the world? What drives those of us with that insatiable need to wander, explore, and ultimately carry out treks to the faraway, the remote, and the inaccessible?In Treks to Nowhere, Fegyveresi takes us on a journey to a collection of geographically obscure and seemingly inconsequential places. Yet, through narrative stories of personal reflection, often interwoven with various facets of the geosciences, we come to discover that each unique location actually carries with it a special significance and character.Given his training as a scientist and as a nod to his numerically inclined tendencies, Fegyveresi presents each chapter with location maps and precise lat/long coordinates. Along with these left-brained qualities, each story is also delivered with a compelling sentimental tug, and conveys a palpable sense of longing and nostalgia for a childhood escapism. Treks to Nowhere ultimately strives to present itself as a means to inspire and stir the imagination, and perhaps, scratch that explorational itch that exists in all of us.Treks to Nowhere contains 36 chapters, each highlighting a unique geographic oddity. Featured locations include:Mt. Wasilewski, AntarcticaHarding Point, ArizonaTiny Island, NunavutSchoff's Rock, New YorkProvince Point, VermontCape Bay Peninsula, AustraliaGrímsey, IcelandWest Ruggedy Cave, New ZealandJesus Rock, MichiganThe NH/ME/QC Trifinium Point[Paperback edition is printed in premium color on 60+ pound quality paper] Read more