{"product_id":"facing-the-congo-a-modern-day-journey-into-the-heart-of-darkness-paperback","title":"Facing the Congo: A Modern-Day Journey Into the Heart of Darkness - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJeffrey Tayler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaced with an identity crisis in his work and his life, seasoned traveler and journalist Jeffrey Tayler made a bold decision. He would leave behind his mundane existence in Moscow to re-create the legendary British explorer Henry Stanley's trip down the Congo in a dugout canoe, stocked with food, medicine, and even a gun-toting guide. But once his tiny boat pushed off the banks of this mysterious river, Tayler realized he was in a place where maps and supplies would have no bearing on his survival. As Tayler navigates this immense waterway, he encounters a land of smothering heat and intense rains, wary villagers, corrupt officials and dead-eyed soldiers demanding bribes, jungle animals, mosquitoes, and, surprisingly, breathtaking natural beauty. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFilled with honesty and rich description, \u003cb\u003eFacing the Congo\u003c\/b\u003e is a sophisticated depiction of today's Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country brought to its knees by a succession of despotic leaders. But most mportant, Tayler's stunning narrative is a deeply satisfying personal journey of fear and awakening, with a message that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt compelled, whether in life or in fantasy, to truly explore and experience our world.\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFaced with an identity crisis in his work and his life, seasoned traveler and journalist Jeffrey Tayler made a bold decision. He would leave behind his mundane existence in Moscow to re-create the legendary British explorer Henry Stanley's trip down the Congo in a dugout canoe, stocked with food, medicine, and even a gun-toting guide. But once his tiny boat pushed off the banks of this mysterious river, Tayler realized he was in a place where maps and supplies would have no bearing on his survival. As Tayler navigates this immense waterway, he encounters a land of smothering heat and intense rains, wary villagers, corrupt officials and dead-eyed soldiers demanding bribes, jungle animals, mosquitoes, and, surprisingly, breathtaking natural beauty. \u003cbr\u003eFilled with honesty and rich description, Facing the Congo is a sophisticated depiction of today's Democratic Republic of the Congo, a country brought to its knees by a succession of despotic leaders. But most mportant, Tayler's stunning narrative is a deeply satisfying personal journey of fear and awakening, with a message that will resonate with anyone who has ever felt compelled, whether in life or in fantasy, to truly explore and experience our world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eJEFFREY TAYLER is the author of \u003cb\u003eSiberian Dawn: A Journey Across the New Russia\u003c\/b\u003e. He writes for \u003ci\u003eCondé Nast Traveler\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSpin\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHarper's\u003c\/i\u003e, and other publications and is a commentator on NPR's All Things Considered. Two of his essays appear in the inaugural edition of \u003cb\u003eThe Best American Travel Writing\u003c\/b\u003e. He lives in Russia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 288\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.66 x 8.09 x 5.17 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 09, 2001\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756776227104,"sku":"9780609808269","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/72cdd4260c641688be6e487e83d43985.webp?v=1780086329","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/facing-the-congo-a-modern-day-journey-into-the-heart-of-darkness-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}