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Dark Star Safari (Tpb) Paul Theroux

Dark Star Safari By Paul Theroux

Dark Star Safari (Tpb) by Paul Theroux


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Summary

Paul Theroux sets off for Cape Town from Cairo - the hard way. Travelling across bush and desert, down rivers and across lakes, and through country after country, he visits some of the beautiful and dangerous landscapes on earth. This book takes us on a journey of discovery and of rediscovery.

Dark Star Safari (Tpb) Summary

Dark Star Safari (Tpb): Overland from Cairo to Cape Town by Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux sets off for Cape Town from Cairo - the hard way. Travelling across bush and desert, down rivers and across lakes, and through country after country, he visits some of the most beautiful and dangerous landscapes on earth. It is a journey of discovery and of rediscovery - charting both unexpected places those visited as a young teacher 40 years before. In the Swahili language, the word 'safari' simply means 'journey', and this - to Theroux - is the ultimate journey. It is a trip where chance encounter is everything, where departure and arrival time are an irrelevance and where contentment can be found balancing on top of a truck in the middle of nowhere.

About Paul Theroux

Paul Theroux's highly acclaimed books include Blinding Light, Dark Star Safari, Riding the Iron Rooster, The Great Railway Bazaar, The Old Patagonian Express, and Fresh Air Fiend. The Mosquito Coast and Dr. Slaughter have both been made into successful films. Paul Theroux is also a frequent contributor to magazines. He divides his time between Cape Cod and the

Additional information

GOR001421105
9780141035123
0141035129
Dark Star Safari (Tpb): Overland from Cairo to Cape Town by Paul Theroux
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Penguin Books Ltd
2007-09-06
512
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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