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The Land Beyond: A Thousand Miles on Foot through the Heart of the Middle East Taschenbuch – 6. August 2020

Englisch Ausgabe von Leon McCarron (Autor)

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Shortlisted for the Adventure Travel Book of the Year at the Edward Stanford Travel Writing Awards.

There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it.

From Jerusalem, McCarron followed a series of wild hiking trails that trace ancient trading and pilgrimage routes and traverse some of the most contested landscapes in the world. In the West Bank, he met families struggling to lead normal lives amidst political turmoil and had a surreal encounter with the world's oldest and smallest religious sect. In Jordan, he visited the ruins of Hellenic citadels and trekked through the legendary Wadi Rum. His journey culminated in the vast deserts of the Sinai, home to Bedouin tribes and haunted by the ghosts of Biblical history.

The Land Beyond is a journey through time, from the quagmire of current geopolitics to the original ideals of the faithful, through the layers of history, culture and religion that have shaped the Holy Land. But at its heart, it is the story of people, not politics and of the connections that can bridge seemingly insurmountable barriers.

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288 Seiten
Sprache

Englisch
Herausgeber

Tauris Parke
Erscheinungstermin

6. August 2020
Abmessungen

13.61 x 2.16 x 19.74 cm
ISBN-10

0755600967
ISBN-13

978-0755600960
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Immensely readable true travel writing in the honourable tradition of Robert Byron, but with a sharp political edge. He informs us about the region of our troubled world we should, perhaps, understand best. The theme throughout is how walking brings solutions to all problems; or solvitur ambulando, as St. Augustine said. -- Robin Hanbury-Tenison

A marvellous adventure and an impressive feat of endurance. This is also a journey that explores the people and landscapes of a misunderstood part of the world with great insight and enthusiasm. -- Ranulph Fiennes

Informed, engaging and sensitive - Leon makes the perfect companion for the dusty road. -- Benedict Allen

Hewn with the visceral language and spirit you'd expect from this adventurer. ― National Geographic Traveller

A tribute to the humbling and immersive art of walking . . . Enlightening, engaging and a must-read for anyone interested in this area of the world. ― Timeless Travels

McCarron frequently utilises an experienced, mature, non-judgemental exterior as the vehicle by which to carry us through a remarkably diverse Middle East, and into the lives of the many engaging and fascinating characters he and his companions encounter along the way. ― Geographical Magazine

A hugely entertaining read, following the ups and downs of this journey on foot from Jerusalem through Palestine and Jordan to the summit of Mount Sinai in Egypt, illuminated with tender, insightful vignettes. ― Aramco World

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There are many reasons why it might seem unwise to walk, mostly alone, through the Middle East. That, in part, is exactly why Leon McCarron did it.

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Herausgeber ‏ : ‎ Tauris Parke (6. August 2020)
Sprache ‏ : ‎ Englisch
Taschenbuch ‏ : ‎ 288 Seiten
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0755600967
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0755600960
Abmessungen ‏ : ‎ 13.61 x 2.16 x 19.74 cm

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- Nr. 4,254 in Biografien & Erinnerungen zu Reise & Abenteuer (Bücher)
- Nr. 9,717 in Wandern Allgemein
- Nr. 10,527 in Walking & Gehen (Bücher)

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An absolute must...

Rezension aus Deutschland vom 7. August 2020

...for everybody with an interest for this corner of the world!
In his travel accounts, Leon McCarron describes the fascinating history, rich culture, famed hospitality but also the daily struggles of the people in "the heart of the Middle East" beautifully and with a pleasant amount of humour.
Having had my own little adventure in the Jordan desert, his book instantly brought me back there and, more importantly, makes me want to explore even more of that amazing country and its neighbours in the future!
Very much looking forward or more reads by Leon on this subject!

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Muito bom

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Keith Napier

Engaging

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Well written and very informative.A truly enjoyable read. Very well researched.

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Sarah van Riemsdijk

Evocative and Inspiring

Rezension aus den Vereinigten Staaten vom 31. Juli 2020

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Leon McCarron is an incredibly gifted writer who paints evocative portraits of complex places. He has an extraordinary eye for detail and ability to convey the very essence of a land through the hearts and lives of those who inhabit it. I credit his innate empathy, which allows the landscapes and people he encounters to reveal their stories in the most inspiring ways. I carry many of the small vignettes he has described with me, as they are unforgettable in their simplicity, wisdom and perspective. I've found reading Leon McCarron's work a source of pure joy and hope -- in a world of "headline news", where the inherent dignity, nobility, and rich tapestry of ancient cultures appears to be forgotten. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.

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Wolfgang Kasper

Hiking to optimism in a sad land

Rezension aus Australien vom 7. Juli 2023

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McCarron’s long hike allowed him to observe the intractable political realities of the (Un)holy Land, which we observe on TV screens almost daily. But hiking brought him to the Micro-Picture of numerous kind and generous people, which makes the author and this reader a little more optimistic. Will everybody’s macro-political fears ever be overcome by the kindness and good will of ordinary people? Probably not. But what else can there be done? — I found the book informative and the author’s effort to remain unbiased, objective and balanced absolutely honorable. Nevertheless, he ultimately sympathises with the underdogs, I.e. the Palestinians. That conclusion comes across as honest, because it is arrived at so reluctantly.

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Louise070

Walk beside Leon for a new experience of the Middle East

Rezension aus dem Vereinigten Königreich vom 30. September 2017

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For those even remotely considering a walk in the Middle East, this book is a must. And if you think that a walk through one of the world's most politically troubled regions is a crazy idea - as many do - that's just another reason to pick up this book and make your own journey of discovery.

Leon tells a personal story of his recent 1000 mile walk through the West Bank, Jordon and southern Sinai but he skilfully weaves into his narrative a brief historical survey of the places he visits and the stories of the many people he meets. This makes the book simultaneously inspiring, informative and very easy to read. Leon's relaxed and sometimes self-deprecating style of story-telling charms. His courage in making this journey awes. But overall there is a clear point to his story - that a walk like this, if not physically easy, is accessible to anyone.

And the rewards for taking a walk through the book, as through the region, are many - not least as a means to experiencing legendary kindness, wisdom and an astonishingly diverse and beautiful landscape.

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