Customer Reviews
A highly commendable debut - By: , 20 Aug 2001 
This is a charming book - amusing, romantic & through Mr Marozzi's skilful prose, stunningly real & touchingly humane. He has an interesting style that is modern yet at the same time delightfully archaic & without a hint of pomposity or vulgarity. In combining his experiences with fitting references to works & comments from past explorers, he manages to recapture the spirit of British exploration & adventure with erudition & humour. In short, I found this book fascinating & inspirational.
A remarkable debut - By: , 21 May 2001 Mr Marozzi has produced a very sensitive account of a remarkable expedition. Thios book is a perfectly balanced account of his own travels & the history of the region, observed with an acutely sypathetic eye. I look forward to reading his next book, & recommend this one without reserve.
enjoyably informative - By: luke.dunn@lineone.net, 08 May 2001 An interesting tapestry of smalll details flowers within the book. There is a sense of ordinary humanity in the author, with no self-importance at alll, & the very subtle humour of everyday events made me laugh out loud. The eccentric travelling companion Ned, the disorganised Libyans, the grouchy camels - alll combine well.
Outstanding. A real find. - By: , 07 May 2001 I have rarely been as suprised or delighted by a book as I was with this one. Delightfully written, with an acute eye & a gentle humour, this first book is a real joy. Highly recommended.
Toby Green is wrong - By: Euan Whosearmy, 03 May 2001 Loved the book -- enthrallling & enlightening. Also funny. Having very limited first hand experience of the appallling discomfort of riding on camel-back their journey was also an admirable achievement.
