Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey (Travel Literature) [Paperback]

Andrew Stevenson (Author)

Book Description

Series: Travel Literature | Publication Date: February 1999

"The Annapurna Circuit" is Andrew Stevenson's personal account of his trek through the Himalayas, of the people he met, the breathtaking beauty of the landscape and his own spiritual journey.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Constable (February 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0094789800
• ISBN-13: 978-0094789807
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,102,818 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A unique and delightful travelogue, May 9, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey (Travel Literature) (Paperback)

This delightful travelogue explores a popular trekking route in Eastern Nepal that has rarely been written about. Stevenson relates a journey that is rich with colourful characters, and is seeped in exquisite descriptions of the countryside through which he travels. The book is personally written, as if reading a diary, and it is this intimacy which allows the author's personality to permeate the stories, drawing the reader in alongside him. Thus, the reader accompanies Stevenson, whilst encountering a lively engagement with both internal and external landscapes. "Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey" is an extraordinary achievement, unique in its combination of geographical location and literary style. In particular, his incisive examination of the effects of tourism on the Himalayas makes this account a valuable record of a beautiful and archaic land that may soon be altered irrevocably by the insidious and pervasive influence of western capitalism.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two Thumbs Up!, March 23, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey (Travel Literature) (Paperback)

This is definitly THE BEST contemporary adventure travel book I have read to date. Outside of the more "classic" authors (i.e. Joseph Conrad, Graham Greene, and even Matthiessen) most of the stuff put to print in the last 20 years is drek. But not this book. First, it is not pretentious and annoying like so many others. Stevenson is not condencing nor a know it all. He writes from the heart with great observations, humour and intellect. Let me tell you a little story. I was on the Annapurna circuit Feb. 1999, and saw his book at the bhaati he visited in Kagbeni. Inspite of my "bad" experiences reading recent advernture travel books I mustered the perseverence to set aside my Joseph Conrad Heart of Darkness (specifically chosen as my literature accompaniment for this journey) and began reading. After spending a good hour with the book I made up my mind to pick up a copy when I return to Pokhara. Now at home, in Tel Aviv, I just finished the book: it helped me relive many of the same experiences, observatiosn and questions about life the author so pointedly brings to light. Highly recommended -:)

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Peace and comfort in the Himalayas, October 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Annapurna Circuit: Himalayan Journey (Travel Literature) (Paperback)

Andrew Stevenson must have many happy memories of his Himalayan journeys, despite the tendency towards altitude sickness, which he overcame, and the hard strive to reach Thorong La, and leave the most difficult climbing behind. His memories will also be of his encounters with other trekkers and of the usually charming and friendly Nepalese people, especially the 12 year old Dipak who spent some days excitedly 'guiding' him. I am sure he would have found peace and much comfort in the environment of the Himalayas.

I followed the maps with intent as the journey progressed and eventually closed a book I have so enjoyed. I am delighted and proud to possess an attractive hard bound edition of Annapurne Circuit: Himalayan Journey. I am also pleased to see it is now available as a paperback - a wonderful gift, especially with Christmas and the new Millennium on the not too distant horizon.