Magdalena: River of Dreams by Wade Davis Paperback Book

Description: Magdalena by Wade Davis From the bestselling author and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize- the epic story of Colombias Rio Magdalena and of the countrys past, present and futureA captivating new book from Wade Davis - winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize for Into the Silence - that brings vividly to life the story of the great Rio Magdalena, illuminating Colombias complex past, present, and future.For Wade Davis, Colombia was the first country that captured his heart and gave him license to be free. Here, he tells of his travels on the mighty Magdalena, the river that made possible the nation. Along the way, he finds a people who have overcome years of conflict precisely because of their character, informed by an enduring spirit of place, and a deep love of their remarkable land.Braiding together memoir, history and journalism, Magdalena is at once an absorbing adventure through a spectacular landscape and a kaleidoscopic picture of Colombia as it stands on the verge of a new period of peace.Outstanding... Davis tells epic tales of passion, violence and ambition with tremendous narrative verve Sunday Times, Books of the YearA wonderful evocation of a lifetimes travel in Colombia Spectator, Books of the Year FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Wade Davis is a multi award-winning writer and acclaimed photographer whose work has taken him from the Amazon to Tibet, Africa to Australia, Polynesia to the Arctic. Explorer-in-Residence at the National Geographic Society from 2000 to 2013, he is currently Professor of Anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. He is the bestselling author of 22 books, including One River, The Wayfinders and Into the Silence, which was awarded the 2012 Samuel Johnson Prize. In 2016, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada. In 2018 he became an Honorary Citizen of Colombia. Review Anyone who wishes to understand this mysterious corner of the world deserves Magdalena. It is a capacious, generous and illuminating book -- —Juan Gabriel VásquezAfter all our agonies, Wade Davis, through the evocative power of his writing and the clarity of his understanding, gives us all reason to once again love Colombia. That is the wonder of his book, which in many ways reads as a love letter to a nation -- Héctor Abad, author of OblivionDavis stocks his lively narrative with piquant characters, dramatic historical set pieces, and lyrical nature writing. The result is a rich, fascinating study of how nature and a people shape each other * Publishers Weekly *Shimmering... Never wincing from dark histories, yet never abandoning hope, Wade Davis shows us why Colombia stole his heart as a young traveller and holds it still -- Kate Harris, author of Lands of Lost BordersA magnificent, hugely important book, breathtaking in its scope and vision … a masterpiece … an epic journey across the nation and into its beating heart …essential reading for anyone wanting to understand Colombia -- Anna Lewington Review Text Anyone who wishes to understand this mysterious corner of the world deserves Magdalena . It is a capacious, generous and illuminating book Review Quote Anyone who wishes to understand this mysterious corner of the world deserves Magdalena . It is a capacious, generous and illuminating book Promotional "Headline" From the bestselling author and winner of the Samuel Johnson Prize- the epic story of Colombias Rio Magdalena and of the countrys past, present and future Details ISBN1529112214 Author Wade Davis Pages 432 Year 2021 ISBN-10 1529112214 ISBN-13 9781529112214 Format Paperback Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2021-08-19 NZ Release Date 2021-08-19 Imprint Vintage Publisher Vintage Publishing Subtitle River of Dreams Publication Date 2021-08-19 UK Release Date 2021-08-19 Alternative 9781473573161 DEWEY 918.611604635 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:133803384;

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