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Africa Solo

by Kevin Kertscher · 1998

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The author chronicles the events of his journey across the African continent, describing encounters with Tuareg traders, shy Pygmies, disillusioned aid workers, and angry gorillas.

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traveltravelMore like thisLess of this
Setting
AfricaAfricaMore like thisLess of thisCongoCongoMore like thisLess of thisSaharaSaharaMore like thisLess of this
Audience
adult
Length
medium · 258 pages

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