[PDF] Running the Amazon | by ☆ Joe Kane - Running the Amazon, Running the Amazon The voyage began in the lunar terrain of the Peruvian Andes where coca leaf is the only remedy against altitude sickness It continued down rapids so fierce they could swallow a raft in a split second
- Title: Running the Amazon
- Author: Joe Kane
- ISBN: 9780679729020
- Page: 478
- Format: Paperback
[PDF] Running the Amazon | by ☆ Joe Kane, Running the Amazon, Joe Kane, Running the Amazon The voyage began in the lunar terrain of the Peruvian Andes where coca leaf is the only remedy against altitude sickness It continued down rapids so fierce they could swallow a raft in a split second It ended six months and miles later where the runs gently into the Atlantic Joe Kane s personal account of the first expedition to travel the entirety of theThe voyage began [PDF] Running the Amazon | by ☆ Joe Kane - Running the Amazon, Running the Amazon The voyage began in the lunar terrain of the Peruvian Andes where coca leaf is the only remedy against altitude sickness It continued down rapids so fierce they could swallow a raft in a split second
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[PDF] Running the Amazon | by ☆ Joe Kane
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Running the is a thrilling personal account of a truly remarkable expedition, which traversed the entire 4,200 mile length of the powerful and mysterious river, of which the author Joe Kane was a participant Starting from the source of the in Peruvian Andes a team of explorer s 10 men and a woman travel through punishing terrain and dangerous jungles to finish a unique expedition tracing the from it s source to mouth was never recorded before at Marajo Bay where meet Atlantic Ocean Of the initia [...]
A friend who knew that I had spent a month on the in a dugout canoe gave me Joe Kane s book, Running the It s the story of the first expedition to travel from the source of the great river 17,000 feet up in the Andes to its mouth 4,200 miles away in Brazil I began reading it with a huge dollop of skepticism After all, I knew it wasn t as romantic as it seemed I had spent much of my time on the river swatting no see ums during the day, being devoured by mosquitoes at night, sometimes paddling for [...]
A beautifully told story From an ice wall at the source, 17,000 feet up in the Andes, to the taste of salt in the Atlantic at the end, Joe Kane gives us what it was like to make the first transit of the entire length of the It s a little surprising to think no one had done it until 1985 Then again, given the near lunacy of the attempt during the 1,000 mile mountain white water portion Although none died in the effort, attrition reduced the original party of ten to only four who made it from the [...]
Clearly written by an excellent journalist this is a true story about Mr Kane s expedition on the , from its source high in the Andes, to its end His descriptions of the geography, topography and native cultures make it a memorable read, particularly to those interested in South American native culture.
I felt predisposed to like Running the and, while it is a roaring read, came away mildly disappointed Joe Kane was a journalist who found himself in the right time place and made the best of it Asked to join the first full navigation of the by kayak, despite his lack of river skills, he jumped at joining an expedition of international daredevils who ended up fighting among themselves almost as much as they fought the river as the only American Due to his likable persistence, openness to learning [...]
On the whole, this book is a disappointment The sub title describes the voyage A firsthand account of the only expedition ever to travel the entire 4,200 mile from its source high in the Andes to its union with the Atlantic Ocean It was the sort of trip that was first only because there s no real reason to make it The course of the river down from the high Andes is rough enough that no traveler ever would take it solely for the purpose of getting from one place to another, and it probably wasn t [...]
I hard a hard time getting into this then really loved it I think at first I was just trying so hard to keep up with which parts of the group were going where and rendezvousing when and so forth that it was kind of distracting but when the author gets on the water and goes the full length, well that was so awesome I m the kind of person who doesn t wonder who wants to do that and instead wonders who doesn t want to do that
If there were a literary canon of river exploration this book would be near the top of the list Great read about an important and historic descent Loved it.
This book is constantly on the recommended reading lists for those interested in canoe kayak expeditions and adventure travel in general The author is invited to document the first ever attempt to kayak the entire from the headwaters somewhere in the mountains of Peru through the ian jungle and finally to the sea The majority of the book takes place in Peru In fact they don t actually reach the proper until about 75% through the book And that s because to actually start from the official headwat [...]
The 1985 Source to Sea Expedition recruited the author at the last minute to document the first kayak journey along the entire length of the River, from its source high in the Andes to the Atlantic Ocean While he started as a member of the support team, following along in a raft through the Class 6 rapids, when the expedition was in danger of falling apart due to inept leadership, he assumed a active role, eventually becoming one of the two team members to kayak the rest of the 4,200 mile river [...]
Even if you know NOTHING about river exploration, kayaks, Peru, Brazil, or a little history of the Incas read this book It s a great travel book for the arm chair traveler and very informative Easy to follow and one can only marvel at the strength it took to accomplish four thousand miles of river travel with men you hadn t known until this trip
Interesting book Author was not someone who was up to this treacherous journey, nor was one of the men leading the expedition Several of the members of the expedition dropped out and only two of them completed the journey.
Classic If you love true life adventure, this book will do it.
Enjoyable travel read detailing the first source to sea expedition of the River Kane s style is vivid, descriptive, and accessible, like an edition of Outside that doesn t stop before the read wants Recommended for anyone who enjoys travel and adventure writing, and anyone who has spent time in the Peruvian Bolivian highlands and wants to take a literary journey back Also a good read for anyone interested in South American history, Peruvian history, the Incas, 80s guerrilla and narco movements T [...]
I liked this book for its well crafted descriptions I liked it better yet for its insights into what can go right and wrong in an adventure team But i loved it for its closing words, which said something I ve tried to put into words most of my life, just exactly right Without a doubt, running the was the looniest thing I ve ever done That I survived was a matter of luck as much as anything else I felt relieved when we finished and was happy to get home I own a house and a car I like books, movie [...]
A 1989 personal account of a group who began at a tributory high in the Andes and their trials and tribulations with kayaks, rafts, insects, money for supplies, the various rivers and their conditions, and people they encountered I read this because we will be cruising from Manaus to the Atlantic ocean in Jan, the last 1000miles of Joe Kane s journey which he detailed the least other than telling about its ongoing ecological destruction at that time What I enjoyed the most was the early part wit [...]
This was a gripping tale full of adventure sans embellishment I met Joe soon after his adventure and discussed RAN and other conservation issues Being a flat water marathon kayaker I was particularly intrigued with the whole trip and measuring of the except for Tim Biggs maniacal whitewater excursions The Biggs brothers are an iconic legend in the kayak world as well as Danny s Comrades Marathon prowess back in my homeland of KwaZulu Natal.Everyone who I have referred this captivating book to ha [...]
I am really late in writing this review, as I actually read Running the many years ago For me the book was life changing, as it inspired me to have my own adventure, which led to even adventures all over the world Although enough time has passed that some of the details of Joe Kane s book have faded from memory I do remember the story being one hell of a ride and, of course, the guerrilla gunfire section was unforgettable.Joe Kane is a talented writer It s too bad that at least for now Running [...]
This is an excellent book It s got all the conflicts Man vs Nature, Man vs Self, Man vs Other Man, and even a bit of Man vs Woman There s only one woman on the expedition the doctor and she s behind the scenes a lot, offering less chance for conflict This true story is told in the first person by one who lived it Joe Kane Kane was recruited as a writer, to chronicle the expedition, but when other kayakers drop out due to lack of skill, time constraints, and homesickness , he finds himself one of [...]
Kane is a straightforward author, and he doesn t clutter this book with an inflated sense of style His journalistic background shows as he manages to both detach himself from much of the drama and tension of a 12,000 mile voyage down the , as well as thrust himself into its center Experiencing Kane as he grows into a role he never envisioned at the start of the trip makes him an endearing autobiographer, while his keen observations of the life both in the party and in villages scattered along th [...]
This book is divided into three parts, the first of which I found pretty boring It got better in part 2, when he actually got on the water Part 1 was mostly about hiking Some of the facts historical information is interesting, some is not about 50 50 What the book lacked was emotion When you travel 4200 miles of treacherous terrain w someone, you d think you d get to know him I did not feel that I got to know the author at all I m not a kayaker, and I do give him credit for not using too many te [...]
As someone mentioned, this book can be divided into 3 parts hiking the Apurimac in high altitude Peru, white water rafting the tributaries of the in Peru with a dysfunctional expedition team, then ocean kayaking the flat portions of the tributaries and in Peru and Brazil with one other kayaker when the expedition fell apart The middle part is the best part, worthy of a 4 or 5 star rating Unfortunately, because so much of the adventure was not enjoyable to the author, whether it was the dysfu [...]
The beginning of this book, which starts in the high Andes, is the best part It s a riveting adventure story about a surprisingly diverse team of people attempting to descend from the mountains on a wild and relatively unknown stretch of the I found the descriptions of the environment fascinating The conflicts among the a team under stress added to the suspense You d have to be kind of nuts in the first place to attempt what these guys did Once the descent from the mountains is complete, the boo [...]
I like books about paddling and this was a good addition If you want to measure how tough you are,read this adventure and then ask yourself if you could endure what the expedition party endured This is also the second adventure book I ve read where group dynamics proved significant Whether mountain climbing or running a dangerous river,you better be sure everyone involved is really compatible.My only criticism of the book is the author s failure to include an epilogue I had several questions at [...]
Excellent adventure Wonderful writing The story of the first source to sea trip written by a journalist His descriptions of the journey and human interactions are excellent I learned about the from the bleak and frigid mountains, down rapids, through the jungle, finally out to the sea I learned about the people who live on the the indigenous peoples, farmers, drug lords, village and big city dwellers I learned about leadership how a true leader can rise without undermining the self appointed lea [...]
This is one of the first travel narratives I ever read and I have no idea what it was that attracted me to the book I have no desire to go screaming down a raging river in a thin boat, nor do I have a particular interest in this part of the world well, no than I have in any part of the world which is to say I would love to visit most anywhere, but there are some places I want to visit lots AnywayI am glad for whatever it was that drew me to this book than 15 years ago, because it is first a g [...]
Very interesting book Surprising what an individual with no experience is able to do with the right set of circumstances I was fascinated about the enterprise and the dynamics of the individuals The accomplishment was duplicated recently by another group which started from a different location, longer, thus claiming another first This was published in a recent edition of Kayak and Canoe Regardless, it does not diminish the drama and fortitude of the party who completed this journey, all so many [...]
Although this story took place in 1985, the pre technology era enriches the story and the truth behind humans taking on an enormous task Planning, leadership, relationship, pride, and romance it all takes the rapids again and again It might be the fact that he lived to write the book that keeps a thread of hope alive as you travel down the mighty , intrepid of the next adventure around the bend.
A journalist who can t kayak joins an expedition to follow the from its source high in the Andes to its conclusion flowing into the ocean He does a decent job of describing the incredible experience escaping near death from rapids, the Shining Path guerrillas, drug lords, seeing poor villages that never have contact with the outside world , but it is continually tiring that the expedition leader seems almost incompetent, yet jealously guards his supposed authority.
I think I am going to have to give up on books about the and the jungle in general, because no one can write about it in a way that actually TAKES me there The best description I have read so far was Ann Patchett s, and that was fiction Although the author did something amazing, spent way too much time describing one tiny part of the trip, and by the time I was half way though, I was bored out of my mind.