Description
In this vivid travelogue, Paul Theroux undertakes an ambitious overland journey from Cairo to Cape Town, traveling by train, bus, car, truck, canoe, and even animal transport. Along the way, he encounters Africa’s extraordinary landscapes, bustling cities, remote communities, and the people whose lives reveal the continent’s complex history and present-day realities. His observations move beyond scenic adventure to examine colonial legacies, political upheaval, poverty, aid, and the resilience of ordinary people. Frank, curious, and often provocative, the book combines sharp social commentary with the immediacy and unpredictability of travel.
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paperback
Houghton Mifflin
Published Jan 1, 2004
485 pages
ISBN: 9780618446872
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Details
First Published
2002
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Dark Star Safari by Paul Theroux.