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Walking the Himalayas

An Adventure of Survival and Endurance
By Levison Wood
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In Walking the Himalayas, Levison Wood embarks on an extraordinary trek spanning five countries, from Afghanistan to Bhutan. He navigates through challenging terrains and diverse cultures, providing a compelling insight into the ancient customs, stunning landscapes, and the lives of people he encounters along the way. The book captures the spirit of adventure and the majestic beauty of the Himalayas in a riveting narrative.
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This travel and adventure narrative may appeal to you if you're intrigued by the challenge of trekking one of the world's most formidable mountain ranges. The author, an experienced explorer, shares vivid accounts of diverse landscapes and cultures, offering both inspiration and insight into the resilience required for such an epic journey. Readers with a passion for exploration and human endurance might find this tale especially captivating.

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Walking the Himalayas

From the bestselling author of Walking the Nile, explorer Levison Wood begins his next challenging adventure - walking the length of the Himalayas.

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'Levison Wood is a great adventurer and a wonderful storyteller' Sir Ranulph Fiennes 'Britain's best-loved adventurer... he looks like a man who will stare danger in the face and soak up a lot of pain without complaint.' The Times

Walking the Himalayas is Levison Wood's most challenging expedition yet, beginning along the Silk Road route of Afghanistan and travelling through five countries. Following in the footsteps of the great explorers, Levison walks the entire length of the Himalayas in an adventure of survival and endurance.

This personal story of discovery sees Levison forging strong bonds with local guides, porters, mountain men, soldiers, farmers, smugglers, and shepherds. By travelling on foot and following the same footpaths that locals use, he uncovers stories that might otherwise remain hidden. Along the way, he also reveals the history of the Himalayas and two millennia of exploration, while examining a continent in crisis in the 21st century.

Packed with action and emotion, more than anything, Walking the Himalayas is a story of personal adventure and striving beyond the limits of convention.

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Walking the Himalayas by Levison Wood has been praised for showcasing his genuine adventurer spirit. Reviewers highlight his credentials as a seasoned explorer, emphasising his credibility and resilience in facing danger. The book is noted for its thrilling narrative, which captivates and exhilarates readers, with Wood proving to be both an exceptional adventurer and a captivating storyteller.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781473626263

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 January 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Paperback

Illustration: 2 x 8 page colour insets

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 238g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Levison Wood is a full time explorer and writer, who has spent ten years in the British Army and led expeditions on five continents. He has travelled in over 80 countries and spent a number of years living in the wilds of Africa and Asia. As a photographer and journalist he specialises in documenting people and cultures in remote regions and post-conflict zones. He has worked with various regional and national government departments in promoting access in developing economies. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and International Fellow of the Explorers Club.

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