The Back of Beyond: Travels to the Wild Places of the Earth (Paperback)

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From Library Journal

This British writer now living in the United States has compiled a number of guidebooks. Here he collects 20 accounts of his visits to mostly remote destinations on four continents. He writes of cockfighting in Haiti, train rides in India and China, a camel journey in Morocco, and some jungle hiking adventures. He tells a good story and is particularly adept at capturing the dialog of interesting people he meets along the way. Included are Yeadon's own pen-and-ink sketches. The only element lacking is some kind of unifying theme or focus; no attempt is made to link these accounts. Skillful travel writing suitable for larger travel collections.
- Harold M. Otness, Southern Oregon State Coll. Lib., Ashland
Copyright 1991 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Takes readers to some of the last unspoiled places on Earth, detailing the author's experiences searching for monkeys and turtles in the jungles of Costa Rica, hunting wild boar in Iran, exploring the Sahara, and more. Reprint. K.

Product Details

• Paperback: 384 pages
• Publisher: Perennial (March 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0060922745
• ISBN-13: 978-0060922740
• Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,458,840 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The best modern travel writer I've come across., October 16, 1997

By A Customer

I would like to quickly praise David Yeadon. It is a shame that this book never got the regognition it deserves. I have recently become an enthusiast reader of adventure travel. Of the 20+ books I have read in the last few years, this book is the best. Another of Yeadon's books, "Lost Worlds" is also high on my list. Yeadon's writing is inspirational and thought provoking. His journies--both inner and outer--left me craving for more. It has been a long time since I have read a book that is this entertaining and thought stimulating. I wish I could have been there with Mr. Yeadon on his journies. Of course, I feel like I already have.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read, December 28, 2002

By	redskys (RICHMOND, VA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Back of Beyond: Travels to the Wild Places of the Earth (Hardcover)

David Yeadon does a good job in sharing his adventures. I would say my favorite story is the pine barrons but many others are good too! Haiti come to mind as another great adventure. I hope there are more books to follow.

0 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great travel narrative reading, July 18, 1998

By	[e-mail] (Strongsville, OH) - See all my reviews

I kept looking for another book by Yeadon after this one because I enjoyed it so much. I read it about five years ago when it was more recently published. Wish I knew if Yeadon was still travelling and publishing.