Lonely Planet Rainbird A Central African Journey |
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| Author:
| BROKKEN, J. A. N. |
| Series title: | Lonely Planet Journeys Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-86442-469-3 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 1997 |
| Publisher: | Lonely Planet Publications
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $10.95 |
Book Description:
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The Rainbird is a classic travel story. Following in the footsteps of famous European adventurers like Albert Schweitzer and H.M. Stanley, Jan Brokken journeyed to Gabon in central Africa. A kaleidoscope of adventures and anecdotes, this travelogue brilliantly chronicles the encounter between Europe and Africa as it was acted out on a side street of history. It is also a compelling account of Brokken's own travels in one of the most mysterious regions of Africa.
The Rainbird is a classic travel story. Following in the footsteps of famous European adventurers like Albert Schweitzer and H.M. Stanley, Jan Brokken journeyed to Gabon in central Africa. A kaleidoscope of adventures and anecdotes, this travelogue brilliantly chronicles the encounter between Europe and Africa as it was acted out on a side street of history. It is also a compelling account of Brokken's own travels in one of the most mysterious regions of Africa.