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'A likeable and self-deprecating narrator ... I found myself increasingly gripped' Observer'Classical account of one man's struggle to test himself against Nature ... Hope we shall hear more of his travels' The Daily Telegraph'Warm and entertaining ... Above all, it is his enthusiasm for adventure and the variety of human life that makes Traversa so memorable' New Statesman'A fresh and hugely amusing perspective ... a heartwarming reflection of Africa's people and places' Metro
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'This is real old school adventure ... Great stuff'
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
"Traversa" is Fran Sandham's record of his epic walk across Africa in the footsteps of the Victorian explorers. To say his journey was eventful would be an understatement - the book is peppered with hilarious mishaps as well as encounters with memorably bizarre characters. At the same time, he gives an fascinating insight into the history of the great Victorian explorers of the "dark continent" - who range from praiseworthy to heroically stupid - and shows a keen understanding of the challenges of Africa today. I'd thoroughly recommend this to anyone who enjoys the books of Bill Bryson or Redmond O'Hanlon.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A witty account of Fran Sandham's fantastic and slightly barmy journey by foot across Africa. In a market saturated with travel writing, this lively and funny narrative stands out, revealing Africa to the reader through the authors own journey and his ruminations on the flawed glories of past epic treks by the likes of Livingstone.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Reading Traversa takes you on a great journey into the realms of adventure, into which we often wish or dream of heading but leave to others. Fran Sandham is the best guide to follow, taking the reader on a difficult and challenging trek.
Key distinguishing points of Traversa are the fact that Fran Sandham took the decision to go it truly alone, with no corporate (or other) sponsorship, and chose to ensure that his route did not follow that of any previous explorer.
Humour adds to the description from the first page and Fran Sandham has effectively interwoven elements of historical fact and local culture.
For seasoned and armchair travellers alike, Traversa is a highly entertaining read.
Key distinguishing points of Traversa are the fact that Fran Sandham took the decision to go it truly alone, with no corporate (or other) sponsorship, and chose to ensure that his route did not follow that of any previous explorer.
Humour adds to the description from the first page and Fran Sandham has effectively interwoven elements of historical fact and local culture.
For seasoned and armchair travellers alike, Traversa is a highly entertaining read.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Decent read but ultimately disappointing.
I read this book for a reading group I run and I have to say all ten of us were slightly baffled by the stunning reviews. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. R. Sharman
Must read travel literature
Many travel books can be a little self satisfied but this is the absolute opposite. Here is a series of genuinely interesting and reflective thoughts as Sandham crosses Africa. Read more
Published 12 months ago by Sarah
Compelling!
This was a book I didn't want to put down! The traveller went from crisis to crisis and yet continued his crazy walk across Africa! His style of writing was honest and amusing. Read more
Published 15 months ago by paulineann
Traversa an inspiration to many
While most of us stay put on our homes only dreaming of doing something different, Tim Butcher got on his feet and fulfilled his dream of being one of the only human beings to do a... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Pedro Gaia
An unbelievable walk made a read that I could not put down
What the author of this book set out to do is really amazing. The jouney from the Skeleton coast in Namibia, through Zambia, Malawi & Tanzania would be interesting enough no matter... Read more
Published on 12 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Jill Staines
An unbelievable walk made a read that I could not put down
What the author of this book set out to do is really amazing. The jouney from the Skeleton coast in Namibia, through Zambia, Malawi & Tanzania would be interesting enough no matter... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2010 by Mrs. Jill Staines
Outstanding Tale of a Personal Adventure
Fran Sandham looked ahead at another predictable year and decided to do something different and adventurous. Why not a walk across Africa? Why not indeed, and he did it. Read more
Published on 1 Nov 2009 by David G. Link
Good when it gets going
The first few chapters when he begins journey in Namibia are frankly tedious and long winded. It's much better once he gets going. Read more
Published on 7 Sep 2009 by T. Williams
How much did I love this?
Lots, that's how much. I picked it up because it had a picture of Namibia on the front cover (a place I dearly love) and was hooked within a page. Read more
Published on 15 Aug 2009 by Sharon Eckman
dead man walking
This book had me chuckling with laughter on more than one occasion
The author has certainly achived a high point in his life with a warts and all telling of a coast to coast... Read more
The author has certainly achived a high point in his life with a warts and all telling of a coast to coast... Read more
Published on 15 July 2009 by masspecguy
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