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Thierry Sabine

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Thierry Sabine

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In December 1977, Thierry Sabine was lost in the Libyan desert-alone, dehydrated, and nearly dead. From that harrowing ordeal came a vision that would forever transform motorsport: the Paris-Dakar Rally. Spanning continents and testing human endurance like never before, the Dakar became the world's most iconic rally-raid-and Sabine, its daring architect, became a legend.
This richly told, deeply researched narrative biography traces Sabine's life from his Parisian youth and motocross obsessions to the creation of an event that fused adventure, danger, and myth. It explores the philosophical vision behind the rally, his humanitarian efforts in Africa, and the larger-than-life personality that inspired amateurs and aristocrats alike to race toward the horizon.
Through vivid storytelling, first-hand accounts, and a clear-eyed look at triumph and tragedy, Thierry Sabine: The Dreamer Who Built the Desert Legend captures the soul of a man who didn't just map routes-he mapped possibilities.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
214
Release Date:
2025-05-28
Publication Date:
2025-05-28
Publisher:
Independently Published
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
1923504088
ISBN13:
9781923504080
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
467 g
Height:
152 cm
Width:
229 cm
Thickness:
14 cm
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