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The Lost Steps

A composer, fleeing an empty existence in New York City, takes a journey with his mistress to one of the few remaining areas of the world not yet touched by civilization-the upper reaches of a great South American river. The Lost Stepsdescribes his search, his adventures, and the remarkable decision he makes in a village that seems to be truly outside history.

Subject
travel
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 296 pages

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