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Tracks: One Woman’s Journey Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback
In 1977, Robyn Davidson, who had "never changed a light bulb, sewn a dress, mended a sock, changed a tyre, or used a screwdriver," set out to cross Australia with her dog and four camels. Equal parts travel writing and adventure story, with humor and ruminations on the pleasures of solitude thrown in. The publisher describes this as "a cult classic."
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Publisher’s description:
The incredible true story of one woman’s solo adventure across the Australian outback, accompanied by her faithful dog and four unpredictable camels
For Robyn Davidson, one of these moments comes at age twenty-seven in Alice Springs, a dodgy town at the frontier of the vast Australian desert. Davidson is intent on walking the 1,700 miles of desolate landscape between Alice Springs and the Indian Ocean, a personal pilgrimage with her dog—and four camels. Tracks is the beautifully written, compelling true story of the author’s journey and the love/hate relationships she develops along the way: with the Red Centre of Australia; with aboriginal culture; with a handsome photographer; and especially with her lovable and cranky camels, Bub, Dookie, Goliath, and Zeleika.
Adapted into a critically acclaimed film starring Mia Wasikowska and Adam Driver, Tracks is an unforgettable story that proves that anything is possible. Perfect for fans of Cheryl Strayed’s Wild.
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