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Description edit
Published to rave reviews in the United Kingdom and named a Richard & Judy Book Club selection—the only work of nonfiction on the 2008 list— Blood River is the harrowing and audacious story of Tim Butcher's journey in the Congo and his retracing of renowned explorer H. M. Stanley's famous... read more
Ridiculously Simplified Synopsis edit
First Sentence edit
It was a strange setting for a revelation.
Table of Contents edit
Preface
1. Africa's Broken Heart
2. The Final Frontier
3. Cobalt Town
4. The Pearl of Tanganyika
5. Walked to Death
6. The Jungle Books
7. Up a River Without a Paddle
8. Pirogue Progress
9. The Equator Express
10. Bend in the River
11. River Passage
12. Road Rage
Epilogue
Authors & Contributors edit
- Tim Butcher (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Vintage Books
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
ISBN: 9780099494287
Page Count: 272
Publisher: Vintage Books
Country: United Kingdom
Publication Date: January 3, 2008
ISBN: 9780099494287
Page Count: 272
Awards edit
- Samuel Johnson Prize (Finalist, 2008, Shortlist)
- Dolman Best Travel Book (Finalist, Finalist)
Classification edit
- Library of Congress: Add the Library of Congress Classification.
- Dewey: 916.7510434
Subjects edit
- Books › History › Africa › Central Africa
- Books › Travel › Reference & Tips › Essays & Travelogues
- Books › Travel › Africa
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