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by G Mackintosh (Author) "I had never been particularly good at anything except catering to my own comfort and safety ..." (more)
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  • Paperback: 320 pages
  • Publisher: W. W. Norton & Co.; New edition edition (24 Aug 1995)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0393312895
  • ISBN-13: 978-0393312898
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 15.2 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 707,170 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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The author recounts his experiences walking around the Baja California coast, describes the region's desert wildlife, and shares his impressions of the people and landscapes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A little known gem, 11 April 2009
By Philip G. Griffiths "phelpe" (Newcastle, Tyne and Wear United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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This book is a little gem which deserves to be much better known. I first read it when I was kayaking down the coast of Baja (a piddling little trip compared to Graham's) about 10 years ago.
I loved the book but wasn't sure whether it was purely the book itself or whether it was the relaxed and happy state I was in. Just like wine enjoyed abroad never tastes the same at home. I bought a new copy from Amazon recently and I enjoyed reading it, as much, if not more, on a cold rainy UK weekend.
Graham is not your Bear Grylls or Ranulph Fiennes type although I don't think he is quite the ordinary guy he pretends to be. His humanity shines through in the easy rapport he establishes with Mexicans in fish camps and his affection for these people is clear.
His account is well written especially for a first book and I found myself turning the pages to ensure he got to the end of his journey safely. By the time I finished the book I felt sad to be leaving an old friend.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful book by a unspoiled, open and honest person., 30 May 1999
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A wonderful book about Baja. Graham Mackintosh sees Baja and the Mexican people through fresh, open and appreciative eyes. His book tells as much about his character as that of the land he travels.
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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent adventure for Baja fans., 1 Sep 1998
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This book totally captivated me. I was familiar with most of the areas traveled and found him to be right on target with his descriptions. I love Baja and enjoyed learning the experiences he encountered and how he tackled all the many hardships he faced.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Taste of Adventure
I read this as research for my own upcoming trip to Baja -- I don't plan on roughing it quite so much, but I found a lot of good advice and insight here. Read more
Published on 6 May 1998

4.0 out of 5 stars very good book, quite informative
this is not a typical tourist book on baja. this one give you the reader a view of the real baja and its people that most tourist don't ever see. Read more
Published on 11 Dec 1997

4.0 out of 5 stars Plucky Pale Brit hears a call...Baja, Baja, carps the diem.
Graham heard a call, sounded like Baja. So without money, experience or, some would say, an ounce of cautious wisdom, he set out to walk the entire coastline of the Baja. Read more
Published on 20 Mar 1997

5.0 out of 5 stars a classic adventure
This a wonderful account of a crazy Brit's decision to walk around the Baja Peninsula. The great thing about it is that he had never done anything at all adventurous in his... Read more
Published on 4 Feb 1997

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