Canoeing the Congo

The First Source-to-Sea Descent of the Congo River

Phil Harwood

An account of the first source-to-sea descent of the Congo, an epic solo journey which took ex-marine Harwood from the highlands of Zambia through war-torn Central Africa. It's a classic tale of adventure, danger and extreme conditions, and encounters with locals who ranged from hostile to hospitable

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Beschrijving Canoeing the Congo

Ex-Marine Phil Harwood embarked on an epic solo journey on the Congo, the eighth longest river in the world. He faced swamps, man-eating crocodiles, snakes and spiders’ webs the size of houses. He collapsed from malaria, and was arrested. But he also received tremendous hospitality from proud people long forgotten by the Western world.

ISBN: 9781849534000
Pagina's: 320
Verschenen: 01-01-2013
Rubriek: Reisgidsen

Druk: 1
Uitvoering: Paperback
Taal: Engels
Uitgever: Octopus Publishing Group

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