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Underland by Robert Macfarlane: 4. Archipelago

Underland by Robert Macfarlane

4. Archipelago

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Robert Macfarlane's eagerly awaited new book is subterranean in its story.

Robert Macfarlane reads his venture to Lofoten archipelago on the tip of Norway, to find some ancient cave wonders.

Robert Macfarlane travels to various places beneath our feet.

He journeys to remotest Norway. His aim is to reach some caves near Moskenes, containing some amazing treasures. As he tells us: 

"some of the most striking painted rock art is found in the decorated sea caves of the country's western coastline..."

Read by the author.

Abridged by Katrin Williams.

Producer Duncan Minshull.

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in May 2019.

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Robert Macfarlane muses on the worlds beneath our feet. Abridged by Katrin Williams.

In his eagerly awaited new book, Robert Macfarlane muses on the worlds beneath our feet. Abridged for radio by Katrin Williams.

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