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Facing the Congo: a Modern-day Journey into the Heart of Darkness
Jeffrey Tayler
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Facing the Congo: a Modern-day Journey into the Heart of Darkness
Jeffrey Tayler
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.
Medien | Bücher Taschenbuch (Buch mit Softcover und geklebtem Rücken) |
Erscheinungsdatum | 9. Oktober 2001 |
ISBN13 | 9780609808269 |
Verlag | Broadway Books |
Seitenanzahl | 288 |
Maße | 129 × 17 × 202 mm · 317 g |
Sprache | Englisch |
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