epub | 9.41 MB | English| Isbn:9780547526775 | Author: Paul Theroux | Year: 2004

Description:
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.
Category:Travel, Awards, Africa - Travel, Travel Essays & Descriptions, Africa & the Middle East - Travel Essays & Descriptions, Africa - Travel - General & Miscellaneous, Africa - Travel Essays & Descriptions, World Travelers/ Globetrotters - Travel Essays & Descriptions, New York Times Notable Nonfiction of 2003