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Sara Wheeler

b. 20 March 1961

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Sara Wheeler was brought up in Bristol, England, and studied Classics and Modern Languages at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. After writing about her travels on the Greek island of Euboea and in Chile, she was accepted by the US National Science Foundation as their first female writer-in-re…

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Non-Fiction Travel Biography & Memoir History Biography

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  • What is Sara Wheeler best known for?

    Sara Wheeler is widely recognized for her travel writing, particularly her immersive accounts of polar regions. Her experiences as the first female writer-in-residence at the South Pole are a significant part of her public identity.

  • Where should a new reader start with Sara Wheeler's books?

    A good starting point for Sara Wheeler's work is "Terra Incognita: Travels in Antarctica," as it showcases her distinctive blend of personal narrative, historical context, and vivid descriptions of extreme environments.