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The Land Beyond: A Thousand Miles on Foot through the Heart of the Middle East

The Land Beyond: A Thousand Miles on Foot through the Heart of the Middle East


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About the Book

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.

Table of Contents:
Map of the Author's Route through West Bank, Jordan and Sinai Part I The Centre of all the World Part II East of the Jordan Part III The Path to the Sacred Summit Acknowledgements Trail Companions Information on the Trails Glossary

About the Author :
Leon McCarron is a Northern Irish writer, film-maker and speaker. He is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and specializes in storytelling via long distance, human-powered expeditions. He has cycled from New York to Hong Kong, walked 3000 miles across China, trekked 1000 miles through the Empty Quarter desert in Arabia and travelled along Iran's longest river. At the end of 2014 he rode a horse across Argentina, following the Santa Cruz river in the footsteps of Charles Darwin. Most recently, McCarron walked from Jerusalem to Mount Sinai to explore another side of the Middle East. His first book, The Road Headed West described a cycling adventure across North America. McCarron has also produced a TV series, Walking Home from Mongolia, for National Geographic and made three independent films. In 2017 he was awarded the Neville Shulman Challenge Award.

Review :
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. 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. Informed, engaging and sensitive – Leon makes the perfect companion for the dusty road. Hewn with the visceral language and spirit you’d expect from this adventurer. 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. 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. 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.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780755600960
  • Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Tauris Parke
  • Height: 198 mm
  • No of Pages: 288
  • Weight: 220 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0755600967
  • Publisher Date: 06 Aug 2020
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: A Thousand Miles on Foot through the Heart of the Middle East
  • Width: 129 mm


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