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America Obscura
Counting Penguins by Peter John Watson
Peter John Watson


America Obscura, the follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestseller Atlas Obscura, is a road trip into the hidden heart of America — a love letter to the strange, fantastic, and beautiful corners of the United States.

When travel writer Peter John Watson boards a ship bound for Antarctica, he has no idea how deeply life at the end of the world will change him. Between long shifts counting penguin chicks, welcoming passing ships, and sorting mail, he discovers a whimsical world where climate science, storied heritage, and captivating wildlife converge in one of the most inhospitable places on earth.

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