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Facing the Congo

By Jeffrey Tayler

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Facing the Congo

By Jeffrey Tayler

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Faced with an identity crisis in his work and his life, seasoned traveler and journalist Jeffrey Tayler made a bold decision. He would leave behind his mundane existence in Moscow to re-create the legendary British explorer Henry Stanley's trip down the Congo in a dugout canoe, stocked with food, medicine, and even a gun-toting guide. But once his tiny boat pushed off the banks of this mysterious river, Tayler realized he was in a place where maps and supplies would have no bearing on his survival. As Tayler navigates this immense waterway, he encounters a land of smothering heat and intense rains, wary villagers, corrupt officials and dead-eyed soldiers demanding bribes, jungle animals, mosquitoes, and, surprisingly, breathtaking natural beauty. Filled with honesty and rich description, Facing the Congo is a sophisticated depiction of today's Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country brought to its knees by a succession of despotic leaders. But most mportant, Tayler's stunning narrative is a deeply satisfying personal journey of fear and awakening, with a message that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt compelled, whether in life or in fantasy, to truly explore and experience our world.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
290
Release Date:
2001-10-09
Publication Date:
2001-10-09
Publisher:
Crown
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0609808265
ISBN13:
9780609808269
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Weight:
326 g
Height:
132 cm
Width:
203 cm
Thickness:
16 cm
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