Distant Suns: Adventure in the Vastness of Africa and South America by Sam Manicom (2008-09-08) - Softcover

Manicom, Sam

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9780955657320: Distant Suns: Adventure in the Vastness of Africa and South America by Sam Manicom (2008-09-08)

Synopsis

Adventure in the vastness of Africa and South America.The 3rd book in the adventure series.'This is a great story of Africa and South America, which reads with the ease of a novel. Distant Suns has it all: love, good guys, bad guys, danger, history, and last but not least, bikes. Distant Suns is a fast, easy, thoroughly enjoyable read.' Web Bike WorldSam Manicom's dynamic third book transports you to Southern Africa and South America in an action-packed three year voyage of discovery. His richly descriptive writing opens up a world where travellers create their own breathtaking but fragile paths.Sam has a gift for describing the vibrancy of people and places, why there were there, and how they fit in. He depicts a thought provoking mix of scrapes and encounters with people, which illuminate some moments of true darkness. You are led effortlessly through other worlds by his enthusiasm and his acute observations on everything from human behaviour to remote

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'A great story which reads with the ease of a novel. It has it all: love, good guys, bad guys, beauty, danger, history, geography and last but not least-bikes! Distant Suns is a fast, easy and thoroughly enjoyable read.'...

--web bike world .com

'A really great read that'll doubtless give you itchy feet...' --Trail Bike Magazine

'Few travel writers can conjure up sights and smells so provocatively as Sam.' --The Daily Record Scotland

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