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Author to present humanities Lecture

| August 14, 2021 1:00 AM

A New York Times bestselling author will give the 17th annual North Idaho Distinguished Humanities lecture at 7 p.m. Sept. 17 at The Coeur d’Alene Resort.

David Grann will speak about his newest book, "The White Darkness," described as "a powerful true story of adventure and obsession in the Antarctic."

The book looks at the efforts of polar explorers Ernest Shackleton and Henry Worsley to walk alone across Antarctica.

"With photographs from Worsley and Shackleton’s expeditions, Grann will examine the decisions these men made under extreme circumstances, and the lessons we all can learn about leadership and courage," according to an IHC press release.

Before joining The New Yorker in 2003, Grann was a senior editor at The New Republic, and, from 1995 until 1996, executive editor of the newspaper The Hill. He holds master’s degrees in international relations from the Fletcher School of Law & Diplomacy as well as creative writing from Boston University.

The main event will begin with a no-host reception and book sales at 6 p.m. at The Coeur d’Alene Resort. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m., with Grann’s talk to follow. Grann will sign books afterward.

Tickets are available at bit.ly/37Itfk5 or by calling 208-345-5346. General tickets are $65 and benefactor tickets are $130, which include admission to a private pre-event reception with Grann and close-in seating at the dinner.