Book Specs
Binding
Trade Paper
Publisher
Mariner Books
Published on
Apr 5, 2004
Edition
st Edition
Dimensions
5.50x1.11x8.25 Inches
Weight
0.93 Pounds
About the Book
The legendary travel writer's thrilling and dangerous account of his journey across Africa
A rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In the course of his epic and enlightening journey, wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances. Gauging the state of affairs, he talks to Africans, aid workers, missionaries, and tourists. What results is an insightful meditation on the history, politics, and beauty of Africa and its people.