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Dark Star Safari Overland from Cairo to Capetown
by [Theroux, Paul]
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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.
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.
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- Mariner Books Brand
- Apr 5, 2004 Pub Date:
- 9780618446872 ISBN-13:
- 0618446877 ISBN-10:
- 496.0 pages Paperback
- English Language
- 8.2 in * 1.24 in * 5.5 in Dimensions:
- 1 lb Weight:
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