Walking the Nile Ha
Walking the Nile by Levison Wood is a detailed account of an extraordinary journey spanning 4,250 miles along the Nile River. Published by Simon & Schuster in 2015, this English edition captures Wood’s experiences as he walks through diverse landscapes, including rainforest, savannah, swamp, desert, and lush delta oasis. Throughout his trek, he camps in the wild, forages for food, and confronts various dangers, all while uncovering the rich history of the Nile and the stories of the people he encounters.
In this inspiring narrative, readers will find a blend of exploration and personal challenge as Wood navigates the complexities of modern Africa. The book delves into his motivations as an ex-army officer and the immense psychological and physical hurdles he faces along the way. As he crosses seven different countries, the journey not only highlights the beauty and diversity of the terrain but also reflects on the emerging stories of the continent. This edition offers a thoughtful exploration of both the landscape and the human connections that define this remarkable expedition.
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Now a major Channel 4 series.
His journey is 4,250 miles long.
He is walking every step of the way, camping in the wild, foraging for food, fending for himself against multiple dangers.
He is passing through rainforest, savannah, swamp, desert and lush delta oasis.
He will cross seven, very different countries.
No one has ever made this journey on foot.
In this detailed, thoughtful, inspiring and dramatic book, recounting Levison Wood’s walk the length of the Nile, he will uncover the history of the Nile, yet through the people he meets and who will help him with his journey, he will come face to face with the great story of a modern Africa emerging out of the past. Exploration and Africa are two of his great passions – they drive him on and motivate his inquisitiveness and resolution not to fail, yet the challenges of the terrain, the climate, the animals, the people and his own psychological resolution will throw at him are immense.
The dangers are very real, but so is the motivation for this ex-army officer. If he can overcome the mental and physical challenges, he will be walking into history…
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