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The story of a 1983 journey to the center of Borneo, which no expedition had attempted since 1926. O'Hanlon, accompanied by friend and poet James Fenton and three native guides brings wit and humor to a dangerous journey.
asrneo, August 26, 2006 (view all comments by asrneo)
I thought that this book was excellent. At first, knowing that the book was a travelogue, I didnt expect much. But as I started to read, the book became really gripping. It was very interesting!! It was also very humorous, sometimes in a crude way. You will find the unexpected in this book.
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