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South America Exploration

by Robert F. Edwards

365 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-0767; ISBN 1-4251-2402-X; US$24.25, C$27.89, EUR18.91, £12.53

Share the excitement as this Canadian author back-packs across South America, from the Easter Islands to the Patagonians, and more; revealed in his intimate journal with humour and spirit.

About the Book

Share in the excitement as this Canadian author travels across South America, as he discovers the Moai statues on the Easter Islands, sails the treacherous seas through the Strait of Magellan, climbs the ice glaciers of the Patagonians, and revels in the Carnaval of Rio de Janeiro. Join him as he explores the deserts of Atacama, the turbulence of Igauzu Falls, and the culture and sophistication of Buenos Aires.

View this vast and varied continent through the eyes of a back-packer, in his intimate journal of hardships and delights. This frank and oft-times revealing look at a people and their culture provides a unique perspective. His adventurous spirit is tested on 36-hour bus trips, and passage on a freight ship from Punta Arenas to Puerto Montt, yet his sense of humour prevails. The warmth of the people he encounters on a daily basis makes this a truly memorable journey, with lasting impressions for more than one life-time.

About the Author

Robert F. Edwards is presently living in Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada with his wife of thirty-two years. He maintains a close connection with his daughter and grandson, also living in the Lower Mainland. After a successful career in the business arena, he now has the time to pursue his driving ambition of world travel and has been on every continent. He enjoys sailing, trekking, and mountain climbing. In later years, he took on the challenging sport of fencing, and is proficient with all three weapons. He also writes poems, and fictional stories. He partakes in the arts in the various forms; painting in acrylic and water-color, and clay sculpturing, along with photography. Further information about the author can be obtained at his web-site www.bemebob.com