52 Days by Camel: My Sahara Adventure (Adventure Travel Series)

52 Days by Camel: My Sahara Adventure (Adventure Travel Series) by Pearson, Debora. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781554511365.

Share the adventure of a lifetime in this revised edition of a multiple-award-winning title. "Fascinating information.., an attractive choice for libraries..." - Booklist (on the original edition) A lifelong fascination with the desert led Lawrie Raskin to undertake a remarkable trek across the Sahara to the fabled city of Timbuktu. Together with author Debora Pearson, he chronicles his journey to the ancient city -- and beyond. Readers will discover first-hand what its like to travel over vast seas of orange sand. Theyll experience the nasty smell of a camels breath, learn how to bargain in an African market and read about the roles women play in Moslem societies. Raskins evocative photographs, including scenes of modern-day life, reflect the many faces of Africa. His enthusiasm and wit shine through as he invites readers to share in his extraordinary adventures and eye-opening discoveries. Th