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Michael Palin: Sahara

By: Michael Palin
Narrated by: Michael Palin
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Michael Palin's epic voyages have seen him circumnavigate the globe, travel from the North to the South Pole, and circle the countries of the Pacific Ocean, but perhaps the greatest single challenge he has faced is his latest: a crossing of the vast and merciless Sahara Desert. As the journey unfolds, the Sahara reveals not only the emptiness of endless sand dunes, but a huge and diverse range of cultures and landscapes, and a long history of civilisation, trade, commerce, and conquest.

He walks with nomadic herders and rides with a camel caravan through Niger, scales the Hoggar Mountains and flies into the oilfields of Algeria, before investigating Colonel Gaddafi's Libya and the stunning classical remains of Tunisia, where Life of Brian was filmed and Palin crucified. This is Michael Palin, explorer-adventurer, at his hard-pressed best.

©2002 Michael Palin (P)2014 Audible, Inc. Adventure Travel Adventurers, Explorers & Survival Africa Travel Writing & Commentary Adventure Inspiring Funny Thought-Provoking Feel-Good Explorer

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Great storyteller, another brilliant listen from Mr Palin, have the whole collection now.
Thankyou very much..

Fantastic

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I shall rewatch the series now as this was very informative and interesting. Mike is an excellent presenter and writer .

Very enlightening

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Michael Palin traverses the Sahara one of the most inhospitable places on earth.; his narration is excellent and an there are many amusing moments, beautiful sights and dangerous moments to relate along the way. Well worth a listen and most enjoyable.

One Man's Journey Through Sahara

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Michael Palin brings warmth and insight to his meetings with a wide variety of people and places crossing the Sahara. Beautifully written and performed by the man himself. A super listen!

Warm and interesting

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as with all of Michaels books, it feels like your journeying with him. a brilliant exploration of a magical place.

another inspiring jurney

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all of Palin's books are amazing. he knows how to write and speak. the master

absolute class

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Extremely enjoyable with unique details and a wonderful reflective retelling of a magnificent Sahara adventure.

Brilliant!

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This is inspiring. Again told by the man himself. Every country has its fun and perils and they are delightfully told in a humorous manner. A great read!

Makes me want to pack a bag!

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Beautiful delivery, evocative yet gritty.
Revealing countries and people of vivid contrasts, complexity and fascinating behaviours and rituals

Evocative, gritty

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Classic Palin. Full of curiosity without clinging to any particular historical or cultural narrative. Beautiful language and reoccurring connections with a wife variety of people and places.

Atmospheric with romanticism

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