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Walking the Gobi : A 1,600-Mile Trek Across a Desert of Hope and Despair by Helen Thayer (2008, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherMountaineers Books, T.H.E.
ISBN-101594851123
ISBN-139781594851124
eBay Product ID (ePID)66023025
Product Key Features
Book TitleWalking the Gobi : a 1600-Mile Trek Across a Desert of Hope and Despair
Number of Pages272 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicGeneral, Hiking
Publication Year2008
GenreTravel, Sports & Recreation
AuthorHelen Thayer
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight12 Oz
Item Length8.6 in
Item Width5.6 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisWalking the Gobi takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of thenomadic people whose ancestors have eked out an existencein the Gobi for thousands of years. Thayer's respect andadmiration for the culture of the Gobi and her gentleinsights on the desert's natural history shine ......, * The ultimate Baby Boomer adventure story * The author is an icon among American women adventurers * By the bestselling author of Polar Dream (more than 40,000 copies sold) At the age of 63, Helen Thayer fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Accompanied by her 74-year-old husband Bill and two camels, Tom and Jerry, Thayer walked 1600 miles in 126-degree temperatures, battling fierce sandstorms, dehydration, dangerous drug smugglers, and ubiquitous scorpions. For more than 60 days Helen struggled to keep moving through this inhospitable terrain despite a severe leg injury. Without sponsors, a support team, or radio contact, hers is a journey of pure discovery and adventure. Walking the Gobi takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people whose ancestors have eked out an existence in the Gobi for thousands of years. Thayer's respect and admiration for the culture of the Gobi and her gentle insights on the desert's natural history shine throughout this remarkable story. The author proves that Baby Boomers don't have to take life lying down -- their adventures have just begun., * The ultimate Baby Boomer adventure story! * The author is an icon among American women adventurers * By the bestselling author of Polar Dream (more than 40,000 copies sold) At the age of 63, Helen Thayer fulfilled her lifelong dream of crossing Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Accompanied by her 74-year-old husband Bill and two camels, Tom and Jerry, Thayer walked 1600 miles in 126-degree temperatures, battling fierce sandstorms, dehydration, dangerous drug smugglers, and ubiquitous scorpions. For more than 60 days Helen struggled to keep moving through this inhospitable terrain despite a severe leg injury. Without sponsors, a support team, or radio contact, hers is ajourney of pure discovery and adventure. Walking the Gobi takes readers on a trip through a little-known landscape and introduces them to the culture of the nomadic people whose ancestors have eked out an existence in the Gobi for thousands of years. Thayer's respect and admiration for the culture of the Gobi and her gentle insights on the desert's natural history shine throughout this remarkable story. The author proves that Baby Boomers don't have to take life lying down -- their adventures have just begun.
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- Nov 11, 2020
Good adventure tale
The book kept my interest throughout the journey Helen described. Can’t say I want to follow in their footsteps but their passion about other cultures and the challenges to themselves was fascinating.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
