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In 1980, the author and his two teenage sons embarked on a canoe trip from Winnipeg to Belem, Brazil, where the Amazon meets the Atlantic. One son, discouraged, returned to Canada from Mexico, but Starkell and his other son went on, completing the trip in two years. Traveling 12,000 miles on rivers and open seas in their 21-foot canoe, they encountered every conceivable obstacle--wild animals, hostile natives, near-starvation, terrifying ocean weather, arrest, robbery, illness and despair. They also met many sympathetic people who encouraged them and helped them survive. Starkell's story, in diary form, focuses on contrasts between wilderness and civilization, poverty and luxury, suspicion and trust, depression and elation. It is a curious account of the world observed by two people with minimal supplies depending on their wits and the good will of strangers as they brave the forces of nature and the vagaries of people in unfamiliar countries. Author tour.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Starkell, 47, and his two teenage sons set out by canoe from their home in Winnipeg, Canada in June 1980. Two years and 12,192 miles later two of them (one son dropped out) arrived in Belem at the mouth of the Amazon, having paddled some 20 million strokes. They camped and shared with natives; survived ocean capsizes, salt sores, robberies, and arrest. To do the whole trip by human power only developed a "stirring sense of connection with the great river travellers of history." Most of all, it meant fulfilling a dream and realizing abilities they didn't know they had--together. A humble but stirring account, recommended for all types of libraries, this complements Joe Kane's expedition journey, Running the Amazon (LJ 5/15/89).
- Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
- Roland Person, Southern Illinois Univ. Lib., Carbondale
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best adventure books,
By Michael (North Battleford, SK Canada) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure (Paperback)
I first read this book in the late 80's and continue to read it every now and then. This great adventure story never gets old! Amazing story . . . definitely purchase this book. You'll read it over and over!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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A great book!,
This review is from: Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure (Paperback)
The one thing that realy got me was how these two guys had just paddled for two years and when they showed up at the end there was no one there to welcome or congratulate them. They actualy felt sad as the trip was winding down the last few days because they couldn't believe it was ending, I felt the same way while the book pages were coming to an end. We are very lucky that a man who had the ability to pull off a trip like this also happens to be a persistent writer and record keeper. All in all one of the best books I've read!
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This review is from: Paddle to the Amazon: The Ultimate 12,000-Mile Canoe Adventure (Paperback)
... if you like adventure you MUST get this! Even if you don't like adventures this book might just get you liking them. Dana and Don aren't afraid of anything. Just this summer they started on a trip from Iowa to Florida and arrived back at the end of summer. I know Dana and met Don once at a party and they love to tell the story and anyone who likes adventures will love to read it.
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