Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town
by Paul Theroux
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town by Paul Theroux holds a well received rating of 3.96 out of 5, based on 9.7K reader ratings. First published in 2002. The book spans 485 pages.
About Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town
In Dark Star Safari the wittily observant and endearingly irascible Paul Theroux takes readers the length of Africa by rattletrap bus, dugout canoe, cattle truck, armed convoy, ferry, and train. In the course of his epic and enlightening journey, he endures danger, delay, and dismaying circumstances.Gauging the state of affairs, he talks to Africans, aid workers, missionaries, and tourists. What results is an insightful mediation on the history, politics, and beauty of Africa and its people.In a new postscript, Theroux recounts the dramatic events of a return to Africa to visit Zimbabwe.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Theroux |
| Published | 2002 |
| Pages | 485 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.96 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 9,662 |
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What genre is Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town?
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, History. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town worth reading?
Based on 9.7K reader ratings, Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town has an average score of 3.96 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town?
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town has 485 pages.
Who wrote Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town?
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town was written by Paul Theroux. It was first published in 2002.
What is the ISBN for Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town?
The ISBN-13 for Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Cape Town is 9780618446870.0.
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