Tropic of Capricorn: A Remarkable Journey to the Forgotten Corners of the World [Paperback]

Simon Reeve (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 14, 2009

Spanning 23,000 miles, the Tropic of Capricorn marks the southernmost border of the tropics and is a place of both amazing beauty and overwhelming human suffering. Starting in Africa and heading east through Australia and South America, Simon Reeve conducts a mammoth expedition along the entire length of the tropic in this thrilling account. Along the way he encounters breathtaking landscapes and truly extraordinary people, from Bushmen of the Kalahari and Namibian prostitutes battling with HIV to gem miners in Madagascar and teenagers in the Brazilian favela once described as the most dangerous place on earth. Collected here are the most daring adventures, the strangest rituals, and the most exotic wildlife in the world, all linked together by one invisible line.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"An illuminating, readable travelogue and an ethical call to action."  —Kirkus Reviews

"Brilliant . . . a fascinating, illuminating journey . . . much more than a travelogue."  —The Daily Mail

"A romping good travelogue."  —Wanderlust

"Like all the best travelers, Reeve carries out his investigations with infectious relish."  —The Daily Telegraph

About the Author

Simon Reeve is the author of The New York Times bestseller The New Jackals and One Day in September, the screen adoption of which won an Oscar for best feature documentary.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: BBC Books; Reprint edition (September 14, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1846073863
• ISBN-13: 978-1846073861
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 0.9 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,522,885 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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