Facing the Congo: A Modern-Day Journey into the Heart of

Facing the Congo: A Modern-Day Journey into the Heart of Darkness
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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 Stanleyâ€™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 todayâ€™s Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country brought to its knees by a succession of despotic leaders. But most mportant, Taylerâ€™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.
Country USA
Brand Broadway Books
Manufacturer Crown
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber Illustrated
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 2001-10-09
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780609808269

Country	USA
Brand	Broadway Books
Manufacturer	Crown
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	Illustrated
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	2001-10-09
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780609808269

Facing the Congo: A Modern-Day Journey into the Heart of Darkness

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