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Book Synopsis: A captivating new book from Wade Davis--award-winning, best-selling author and National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence for more than a decade--that brings vividly to life the story of the great Río Magdalena, illuminating Colombia's complex past, present, and future.
Travelers often become enchanted with the first country that captures their hearts and gives them license to be free. For Wade Davis, it was Colombia. Now in a masterly new book, Davis tells of his travels on the mighty Magdalena, the river that made possible the nation. Along the way, he finds a people who have overcome years of conflict precisely because of their character, informed by an enduring spirit of place, and a deep love of a land that is home to the greatest ecological and geographical diversity on the planet. As Gabriel García Márquez once wrote during his own pilgrimage on the river: "The only reason I would like to be young again would be the chance to travel again on a freighter going up the Magdalena." Only in Colombia can a traveler wash ashore in a coastal desert, follow waterways through wetlands as wide as the sky, ascend narrow tracks through dense tropical forests, and reach verdant Andean valleys rising to soaring ice-clad summits. This rugged and impossible geography finds its perfect coefficient in the topography of the Colombian spirit: restive, potent, at times placid and calm, in moments explosive and wild. Both a corridor of commerce and a fountain of culture, the wellspring of Colombian music, literature, poetry, and prayer, the Magdalena has served in dark times as the graveyard of the nation. And yet, always, it returns as a river of life. At once an absorbing adventure and an inspiring tale of hope and redemption, Magdalena gives us a rare, kaleidoscopic picture of a nation on the verge of a new period of peace. Braiding together memoir, history, and journalism, Wade Davis tells the story of the country's most magnificent river, and in doing so, tells the epic story of Colombia.
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Experience the enchantment of Colombia through the captivating pages of Magdalena: River of Dreams: A Story of Colombia. Wade Davis, the renowned National Geographic Explorer-in-Residence, takes you on a thrilling journey along the mighty Magdalena River, revealing the complex past, present, and future of this extraordinary country.
Colombia, a country of unparalleled natural beauty, has the power to capture your heart and ignite a sense of freedom within. Davis unveils the secrets of the resilient Colombian people who have overcome years of conflict, driven by an unwavering connection to their land and an enduring love for their diverse nation. Join Gabriel García Márquez in his admiration for the Magdalena River, expressing that his desire to travel the river again is the only reason he would want to be young.
In Colombia, you will witness the stunning contrasts of a coastal desert embracing powerful waterways that flow through vast wetlands, dense tropical forests, and breathtaking Andean valleys leading to majestic ice-clad summits. This impossible geography beautifully mirrors the Colombian spirit - restless, potent, and sometimes peaceful, yet explosively wild. The Magdalena River is not only a thriving center of commerce but also the birthplace of Colombian music, literature, poetry, and prayer.
Despite being the nation's graveyard during dark times, the Magdalena River has always emerged as a river of life. Magdalena: River of Dreams: A Story of Colombia is an exhilarating adventure that offers a glimpse of hope and redemption. As Wade Davis masterfully weaves his personal experiences, historical accounts, and journalistic insights, he not only introduces you to the magnificence of the river but also unveils the epic tale of Colombia itself.
Embark on this extraordinary journey and immerse yourself in the beauty, culture, and resilience of Colombia. Magdalena: River of Dreams: A Story of Colombia is your gateway to the vibrant soul of this nation on the cusp of a new era of peace. Don't miss this opportunity to discover the wonders and treasures that await you.
Get your copy of Magdalena: River of Dreams: A Story of Colombia and immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Colombia's past, present, and future.
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