Seven League Boots

Autori

• Richard Halliburton

Parametri

• 432 pagine
• 16 ore di lettura

• Avventura
• Geografia & Topografia
• Mappe e viaggi
• Saggistica
• Turismo / Viaggi

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Richard Halliburton's final work captures his adventurous spirit and relentless pursuit of the extraordinary. Commissioned to explore the world, he recounts thrilling encounters, such as dining with Emperor Haile Selassie and attempting to enter the forbidden city of Mecca. Halliburton's reckless charm and romanticism shine through as he embarks on daring escapades, even riding an elephant over the Alps. However, as he faces exhaustion and financial troubles, his quest for one last adventure leads to tragedy, marking a poignant end to his legendary life.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2001

(In brossura)