Africa Par Adventure: Over 100 Tales, Insights and Observations of the Inconceivable. . . [Paperback]

Peter Ward (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 9, 2002

'A refreshing blend of Five Star Stories in Indiana Jones Style, topped off with the African cream of current affairs'Africa Par Adventure is a collection of over 100 tales, insights and observations of the inconceivable continent: Africa. It has all the adventure, mystery, political intrigue and pathos of any good thriller story-EXCEPT THAT IT'S ALL TRUE. It captures the moods, prejudices, opinions and frustrations of people who, at some stage in their lives, have been sitting in the boiling pot of 20th Century Africa.This modern day odyssey details the experiences of a wide range of travelers, from anthropologists to retired teachers, TV reporters to academics, and idle wanderers to that modern day explorer: the businessman.Providing a ground-level viewpoint of Africa's modern history, the book features eye-popping stories -- the nature of which could make a Sunday Travel Section editor choke on her morning toast.Have you ever...Been held up at gunpoint by the policeLearned how to survive amidst revolutionVisited a place where the police transfer money, sell drugs and arrest you all at onceExperienced the Egyptian banking systemLearned how a drag queen lived her life in South AfricaBeen attacked by killer beesHeard 'No money, no English -no problem!'Had the police hitch hike for youSeen the closest thing to hell on earthObservations of the Dark Continent's history:Afrikaan: A dying languageAre there such things as White AfricansAfrican urban legendsThe little hot spots of the cold warSurvival tips for doing business on the continentTerrorist or freedom fighter? You decideThe problems facing Africa today: emigration, debt, AIDS, population growth, globalizationOther issues covered:Africa's debated history, economics, religion, misadventure, law and order, transportation, war -- and many more...

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About the Author

Peter Ward has wheeled and dealed himself around the world, always armed with the ability to get himself into the most compromising situations imaginable. Bitten by the travel bug in 1992, Ward's itchiness has caused him to break out of his routine again and again. In the past decade, he's had of a rash of unusual incidents. Fortunately, he's returned each time without a scratch, and with a collection of stories that'll leave the reader in stitches and burning to know more. Ward has traveled to many a far-out place, each with its own extraordinary story. He's shaken hands with an African Dictator, pounded the streets of futuristic Japanese cities and roamed amidst Mayan ruins. With a passion for wanderlust, he's downsized on work and up sized his consumption on life. But when it comes to transit, he prefers backpacker class, where the culture is richest. Originally from London, Peter now resides in the New York City area. A product of the eighties, who came of age in the nineties, he's still trying to make sense of the new millennium. In his spare time, he strives to produce the ideal vegetarian dish or a perfect yoga headstand.

Product Details

• Paperback: 492 pages
• Publisher: AuthorHouse (October 9, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1403349649
• ISBN-13: 978-1403349644
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,928,672 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)