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The Incidental Tourist

By Peter Doherty
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The Incidental Tourist by Peter Doherty is a captivating exploration of the natural world through the eyes of a wanderer. As Doherty travels to various locales, he shares keen observations and reflections on the environment and its interconnectedness with humanity. This travel narrative offers readers a blend of adventure and insightful commentary on the beauty and complexity of our planet.
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You might enjoy this book if you have a passion for exploring the world through personal stories and insights from a curious traveller. It offers engaging narratives that blend travel experiences with reflections on culture, nature, and the human condition. This book is perfect for those who appreciate adventures embellished with thoughtful observations and an eye for the unexpected.

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The Incidental Tourist

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The extraordinary travel tales of an eminent scientist.

Join Nobel Prize winner Peter Doherty on his extraordinary adventures around the globe.

Doherty's dazzling schedule can leave his head spinning. So, what happens when he lifts his gaze and asks, 'What the hell am I doing here?'

Doherty has kept a journal about the far-flung destinations his work has taken him to for more than thirty years. His observations and discoveries in The Incidental Tourist make for perfect armchair travel.

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ISBN: 9780522871722

Publisher: Melbourne University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 September 2018

Country: Australia

Imprint: Melbourne University Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 153.0mm

Height: 232.0mm

Weight: 322g

Pages: 222

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Non-Fiction Penguin Books Peter Doherty Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Peter Doherty's pioneering research into human immune systems earned him the Nobel Prize for Physiology and Medicine in 1996. He was Australian of the Year and awarded a Companion of the Order of Australia in 1997 and currently divides his professional time between the University of Melbourne and St Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, where he is helping unravel the mystery of childhood cancer.

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