Tim Butcher

Broschiertes Buch

Chasing the Devil

On Foot Through Africa's Killing Fields

Beschreibung

Facing down demons from his time in Africa as a journalist, Tim Butcher heads deep into this combat zone, encountering the devastation wrought by lawless militia, child soldiers, brutal violence, blood diamonds and masked figures who guard the spiritual secrets of remote jungle communities.

Autor

Tim Butcher is a best-selling author who blends travel with history. His first book, Blood River, was a number one bestseller, a Richard & Judy Book Club selection and was shortlisted for the Samuel Johnson Prize, while his next, Chasing the Devil, was longlisted for the George Orwell Prize. A journalist with the Daily Telegraph from 1990 to 2009, in 2010 he received an honorary doctorate from the University of Northampton for services to writing. Born in Great Britain, he is based in Cape Town with his family.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Random House UK / Vintage, London
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: 618999
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. April 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 199mm x 131mm x 35mm
• Gewicht: 320g
• ISBN-13: 9780099532064
• ISBN-10: 0099532069
• Artikelnr.: 32110265

Rezensionen

Engaging...descriptions of walking through the bush, of sweltering heat, sweat and swelling blisters are juxtaposed against moments of beauty...a test of endurance Aminatta Forna Sunday Telegraph