Mad White Giant

by Benedict Allen

Book Overview

This is Benedict Allen's first book - a tale of triumphs, mishaps, dangers and sheer bloody-minded endurance but, at another level, an exploration of the Amazon's dark themes of allurement and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0571206174
• ISBN13: 9780571206179
• Release Date: January 2002
• Publisher: Faber & Faber
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.8" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

A Tale to Tell

A book as breathtakeing as the experience Byron Allen experienced. I was surprised to find so many of Byron Allen's books were no longer in print. I first heard of this modern day adventurer from a BBC report. Having the opportunity to visit England recently, I went to a popular bookstore and managed to find a copy or two of his various writings. Mr. Allen combines humor and a great intuitive knowledge to his writings and his travels. For anyone who loves a good story of adventure and daring-do, Mr. Allen's books are a must read. After finding so many out of print, I'm sorry I didn't buy more than just the two while I was able to. Although by no means a how-to book, it is absolutely the way things should be experienced.