Book description
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.
Why read it?
1 author picked Into the Heart of Borneo as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
What happens when an out-of-shape, stay-at-home book reviewer is talked into trekking into one of the most remote parts of the world?
Misadventures abound in the jungle, terrifying at the time but hilarious in retrospect. This is one of the books I use for inspiration when I am considering venturing into unusual, distant areas of the globe. It demonstrates that anyone with the will to do it can explore, survive, enjoy, and even see the humor in outrageous situations.
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