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Michael Palin: Sahara
- Narrated by: Michael Palin
- Length: 9 hrs and 52 mins
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Summary
Michael Palin's epic voyages have seen him circumnavigate the globe, travel from the North to the South Pole, and circle the countries of the Pacific Ocean, but perhaps the greatest single challenge he has faced is his latest: a crossing of the vast and merciless Sahara Desert. As the journey unfolds, the Sahara reveals not only the emptiness of endless sand dunes, but a huge and diverse range of cultures and landscapes, and a long history of civilisation, trade, commerce, and conquest.
He walks with nomadic herders and rides with a camel caravan through Niger, scales the Hoggar Mountains and flies into the oilfields of Algeria, before investigating Colonel Gaddafi's Libya and the stunning classical remains of Tunisia, where Life of Brian was filmed and Palin crucified. This is Michael Palin, explorer-adventurer, at his hard-pressed best.
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- alan rhodes
- 15-10-22
Very enlightening
I shall rewatch the series now as this was very informative and interesting. Mike is an excellent presenter and writer .
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- Angela mass
- 23-02-19
Fantastic
Great storyteller, another brilliant listen from Mr Palin, have the whole collection now.
Thankyou very much..
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- Ruth
- 27-09-20
Another First-class Adventure
Michael Palin has again read an excellent travel adventure. He is always a good companion to have on this journey through the Sahara.
A most enjoyable listen.
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- J. Buchan
- 28-01-23
The Master
As always a fantastic travelogue from Palin. His genuine interest shines through even in some scary and dangerous places. Wit,observation and a lovely turn of phrase on every page.
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- N J.
- 25-01-23
Wonderful account of Saharan Travel
Another fantastic travel account from Michael Palin. I remember the tv series being fantastic and also have a number of his other travel books so thought I’d give this audio book a go. It was definitely worth it, narrated by Palin himself which helps bring the story to life. This book superbly narrates his travels and provides context to the areas in which he travels including the impact of colonial ‘rule’ in these areas into the late 20th Century. Highly recommended.
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- Marspain
- 11-03-22
Brilliant!
Extremely enjoyable with unique details and a wonderful reflective retelling of a magnificent Sahara adventure.
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- Chainsaw Dave
- 29-08-22
Makes me want to pack a bag!
This is inspiring. Again told by the man himself. Every country has its fun and perils and they are delightfully told in a humorous manner. A great read!
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- Anonymous User
- 05-10-23
Evocative, gritty
Beautiful delivery, evocative yet gritty.
Revealing countries and people of vivid contrasts, complexity and fascinating behaviours and rituals
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- Mrs M-C
- 05-03-19
Classic Palin
This is another wonderful book, well narrated, by Michael Palin. Highly recommended. Another classic book that everyone should listen too.
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- Shakin' Stevens
- 24-03-21
escapism
I love these Palin travel books, honest, authentic, whitty and moving. The world has changed, but Palin's progressive style still represents escapism.
It always seems that those who have least give most.
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