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Walking the Nile

By: Levison Wood
Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
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Starting in November 2013 in a forest in Rwanda, where a modest spring spouts a trickle of clear, cold water, Levison Wood set forth on foot, aiming to become the first person to walk the entire length of the Nile. He followed the river for nine months, over 4,000 miles, through six nations - Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, South Sudan, the Republic of Sudan, and Egypt - to the Mediterranean coast. Like his predecessors, Wood camped in the wild, foraged for food, and trudged through rainforest, swamp, savannah, and desert, enduring life-threatening conditions at every turn. He traversed sandstorms, flash floods, minefields, and more, becoming a local celebrity in Uganda, where a popular rap song was written about him, and a potential enemy of the state in South Sudan, where he found himself caught in a civil war and detained by the secret police.

An inimitable tale of survival, resilience, and sheer willpower, Walking the Nile is an inspiring chronicle of an epic journey down the lifeline of civilization in northern Africa.

©2015 Levison Wood (P)2016 Tantor Travel Writing & Commentary Outdoors & Nature Adventure Travel Africa Adventure Thought-Provoking Nature & Ecology Middle East Funny Ecosystems & Habitats Science

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Subject reminded me of the nineteenth century stories of entering darkest Africa. Am amazed that Mr Wood was not robbed nor hurt by the climate and terrain. I was expecting more confrontations with wild animals (is Africa snake free now?) His fortitude and bravery are to be admired.

Great adventure for an armchair traveler

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The only problem I had was when Lev has suggested that when you break the eggs you make an omelette. Boston sure knew you can make scrambled eggs too but Lev insisted on omelette. It was all part of the joke though....

scrambled eggs

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we'll written, we'll documented. I could Invision what he was going through as he described each part of his journey

an amazing story!

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Thought I was embarking on a hiking adventure with Levinson Wood... little did I know, it was an African adventure story, history lesson, and so much more!

Great Narration, Incredible Adventure

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Love the history and adventure! Very inspiring, insightful and informative! Thank you Lev for such a wonderful book!

Inspiring book!!!! Highly recommend!!!

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