Riding the Dragon's Back (Laurel Expedition) [Mass Market Paperback]

Richard Bangs (Author)

Book Description

Series: Laurel Expedition | Publication Date: September 1, 1992

Two men who rode the four-thousand-mile Yangtze River from its headwaters to the China Sea in a raft describe the journey, the dangers and sights they encountered, and previous expeditions that ended in death. Reprint. PW.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Bangs and Kallen tell of raft trips on the upper Yangize River in China, adding background material on ethnic groups and early explorers of the region to their first-rate adventure story. Photos.
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From School Library Journal

YA-- Explorers in any field are persistent, even foolhardy creatures, but the feats they accomplish inspire awe in us lesser mortals. Long ago, the Yangtze River was vividly described in National Geographic, whetting Bangs' appetite to raft this treacherous river "dragon." This pioneering adventure is detailed with trial, disaster, excitement, and success. Interestingly, the underlying theme of the book is self-exploration--basic human behavior in extreme circumstances, learning to work together, to share, and to appreciate a once-in-a-lifetime experience. A fascinating account with great YA appeal.
- Jenni Elliott, Episcopal High School, Bellaire, TX
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback
• Publisher: Laurel; First Edition edition (September 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440210003
• ISBN-13: 978-0440210009
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,116,196 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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