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Book Synopsis: For nearly eight years as the monthly columnist for Outside magazine, and in his award-winning books, Mark Jenkins has held fans spellbound with his riveting accounts of expeditions to remote parts of the globe. In To Timbuktu, he sets out with three friends to attempt their first descent of the Niger River, hoping to reach the legendary city of Timbuktu. Along the way they are attacked by killer bees, charged by hippos, and stalked by crocodiles. They stumble upon a group of completely blind men living alone in the bush and dance with a hundred naked women. That Jenkins finally reaches his goal—riding alone across the Sahara on a motorcycle—stands in sharp contrast to what befell earlier explorers who tried to find Timbuktu and whose fates the author interweaves with the narrative of his own journey. A rich combination of cultural exploration, history, and gripping adventure, this beautifully repackaged edition of To Timbuktu is a journey not to be missed.
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Embark on an Extraordinary Journey to Timbuktu!
If you're captivated by tales of daring expeditions to far-flung corners of the world, then Mark Jenkins' To Timbuktu: A Journey Down the Niger is a must-read. As an acclaimed author and experienced explorer, Jenkins takes you on a rollercoaster adventure along the legendary Niger River, where danger lurks at every turn.
Join Jenkins and his intrepid companions as they face the wrath of killer bees, encounter territorial hippos, and come face to face with menacing crocodiles. But that's not all; along this epic voyage, they cross paths with an extraordinary group of blind men surviving in solitude, and even find themselves celebrating life with a spirited gathering of a hundred nude women. Brace yourself for an unforgettable, action-packed journey!
What sets To Timbuktu apart is Jenkins' masterful storytelling, weaving historical accounts of past explorers who had disastrously attempted the same route. As he pushes himself to the limit, riding solo across the treacherous Sahara on a motorcycle, you'll be on the edge of your seat, eager to discover if he finally achieves his ultimate goal of reaching the fabled city of Timbuktu.
Don't miss out on this rare gem of a book, filled with cultural insights, captivating history, and gripping adventure. Get your copy of To Timbuktu: A Journey Down the Niger today and immerse yourself in a mesmerizing travel experience like no other.
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