Top Audible Plus Listens
Discover the most popular content from the Audible Plus Catalogue, featuring top listens from thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and audiobooks available to stream or download in the Audible App.Travel & Tourism
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A Brief History of Japan
- Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
- By: Jonathan Clements
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 151
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 132
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 132
This fascinating history tells the story of the people of Japan, from ancient teenage priest-queens to teeming hordes of salarymen, a nation that once sought to conquer China, yet also shut itself away for two centuries in self-imposed seclusion....
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5 out of 5 stars
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excellent overview
- By muttley the dog on 31-01-20
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1. A Brief History of Japan
- Samurai, Shogun and Zen: The Extraordinary Story of the Land of the Rising Sun
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 8 hrs and 41 mins
- Release date: 22-10-19
- Language: English
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The Worst Journey in the World
- By: Apsley Cherry-Garrard
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 20 hrs and 6 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 301
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 252
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Story5 out of 5 stars 250
This gripping story of courage and achievement is the account of Robert Falcon Scott's last fateful expedition to the Antarctic, as told by surviving expedition member Apsley Cherry-Garrard....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Takes your breath away
- By Bettym on 17-06-13
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2. The Worst Journey in the World
- Narrated by: Simon Vance
- Length: 20 hrs and 6 mins
- Release date: 29-04-04
- Language: English
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Don’t Go There
- Weird Travel Series, Book 1: From Chernobyl to North Korea - One Man’s Quest to Lose Himself and Find Everyone Else in the World’s Strangest Places
- By: Adam Fletcher
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 45
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 43
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Story4 out of 5 stars 43
Adam Fletcher visits places everyone else is trying to escape from, and tourists don't normally go to. In this hilarious travel memoir, he'll enter a blizzard in China armed with only biscuits; pose as a scientist to sneak into Chernobyl; and more....
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5 out of 5 stars
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low key an amazing book
- By kris clark on 15-08-24
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3. Don’t Go There
- Weird Travel Series, Book 1: From Chernobyl to North Korea - One Man’s Quest to Lose Himself and Find Everyone Else in the World’s Strangest Places
- Narrated by: Liam Gerrard
- Series: Weird Travel Series, Book 1
- Length: 7 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 17-11-20
- Language: English
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Walking the Nile
- By: Levison Wood
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 295
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 267
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 266
An inimitable tale of survival, resilience, and sheer willpower, Walking the Nile is an inspiring chronicle of an epic journey down the lifeline of civilization in northern Africa....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A good listen, but the himalayas is better
- By Amazon Customer on 20-08-17
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4. Walking the Nile
- Narrated by: Gildart Jackson
- Length: 11 hrs and 12 mins
- Release date: 21-06-16
- Language: English
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The Great Railway Bazaar
- By: Paul Theroux
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 260
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 208
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 206
The Great Railway Bazaar is Paul Theroux's account of his epic journey by rail through Asia....
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5 out of 5 stars
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I was on the train
- By Colin on 05-04-11
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5. The Great Railway Bazaar
- Narrated by: Frank Muller
- Length: 10 hrs and 53 mins
- Release date: 07-10-10
- Language: English
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Bear Grylls' Survival Stories
- By: Bear Grylls
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 438
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 373
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 370
World-renowned adventurer and broadcaster, Bear Grylls, presents some of the most incredible near....
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4 out of 5 stars
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A Bear Necessity!
- By Simon on 10-05-19
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Miles from Nowhere
- A Round the World Bicycle Adventure
- By: Barbara Savage
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Story5 out of 5 stars 17
This is the story of Barbara and Larry Savage's sometimes dangerous, often zany, but ultimately rewarding 23,000-mile global bicycle odyssey, which took them through 25 countries in two years. Miles from Nowhere is an adventure not to be missed....
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4 out of 5 stars
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Nice story
- By L.Levingbird on 18-12-24
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7. Miles from Nowhere
- A Round the World Bicycle Adventure
- Narrated by: Nan McNamara
- Length: 15 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 12-05-20
- Language: English
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My Good Life in France
- In Pursuit of the Rural Dream
- By: Janine Marsh
- Narrated by: Esther Wane
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 133
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 119
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 118
One grey dismal day, Janine Marsh was on a trip to northern France to pick up some cheap wine. She returned to England a few hours later having put in an offer on a rundown old barn in the rural Seven Valleys area of Pas de Calais....
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3 out of 5 stars
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Not relatable for “normal” folk
- By Dragonfly Gardener on 21-06-23
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8. My Good Life in France
- In Pursuit of the Rural Dream
- Narrated by: Esther Wane
- Series: The Good Life France, Book 1
- Length: 6 hrs and 28 mins
- Release date: 13-02-18
- Language: English
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A Trucker's Tale
- Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road
- By: Ed Miller
- Narrated by: Arthur Flavell
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 11
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 9
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Story5 out of 5 stars 9
They say that only truck drivers experience the true grandeur and landscape of America. In A Trucker's Tale, Ed Miller gives an inside look at the allure of the work and the colorful characters who haul our goods on the open road....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Loved it!!
- By Jackie on 20-12-24
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9. A Trucker's Tale
- Wit, Wisdom, and True Stories from 60 Years on the Road
- Narrated by: Arthur Flavell
- Length: 6 hrs and 40 mins
- Release date: 24-03-20
- Language: English
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On the Plain of Snakes
- By: Paul Theroux
- Narrated by: Joseph Balderrama
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 33
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 27
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 27
The master of contemporary travel writing, Paul Theroux, immerses himself in the beautiful and troubled heart of modern Mexico....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A brave book
- By John on 12-03-21
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10. On the Plain of Snakes
- Narrated by: Joseph Balderrama
- Length: 19 hrs and 58 mins
- Release date: 24-10-19
- Language: English
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South
- The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917
- By: Sir Ernest Shackleton
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 83
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 73
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 73
As war clouds darkened over Europe in 1914, a party led by Sir Ernest Shackleton set out to make the first crossing of the entire Antarctic continent via the Pole....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Truly Magnificent
- By J NEILL on 12-09-13
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11. South
- The Story of Shackleton's Last Expedition, 1914-1917
- Narrated by: Steven Crossley
- Length: 14 hrs and 37 mins
- Release date: 23-03-11
- Language: English
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Swimming with Crocodiles: A True Story of Adventure and Survival
- A True Story of Adventure and Survival
- By: Will Chaffey
- Narrated by: John Rubinstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 74
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 71
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 70
In the tradition of Into the Wild, here is the riveting story of a young man seeking his own truth and finding adventure in the awesome, unforgiving power of nature....
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5 out of 5 stars
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A thoroughly enjoyable adventure through theAustraluan wilds.
- By gecko99 on 05-11-24
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12. Swimming with Crocodiles: A True Story of Adventure and Survival
- A True Story of Adventure and Survival
- Narrated by: John Rubinstein
- Length: 10 hrs and 32 mins
- Release date: 22-05-13
- Language: English
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The Great Tours: England, Scotland, and Wales
- By: Patrick N. Allitt, The Great Courses
- Narrated by: Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Original Recording
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 31
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 28
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 28
Taught by acclaimed Professor Patrick Allitt, a British-born scholar who teaches at Emory University, these 36 splendid lectures give you an insider’s take on traveling through Great Britain....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Both Informative and Enjoyable
- By Mike of Alsager on 16-10-19
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13. The Great Tours: England, Scotland, and Wales
- Narrated by: Patrick N. Allitt
- Length: 17 hrs and 56 mins
- Release date: 09-11-18
- Language: English
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Figures in a Landscape
- People and Places
- By: Paul Theroux
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 17
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Performance5 out of 5 stars 14
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 14
Drawing together a fascinating body of writing from over 14 years of work, Figures in a Landscape ranges from profiles of cultural icons to intimate personal remembrances....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Great variety of topics.... mostly very interesting
- By Nicky Ramone on 06-08-18
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14. Figures in a Landscape
- People and Places
- Narrated by: Edoardo Ballerini
- Length: 16 hrs and 44 mins
- Release date: 07-06-18
- Language: English
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Lost in the Wild
- Danger and Survival in the North Woods
- By: Cary J. Griffith
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 87
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 79
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 79
In the wilderness, one false step can make the difference between a delightful respite and a brush with death....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Very Good
- By Lawrence J. Glynn on 05-12-18
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15. Lost in the Wild
- Danger and Survival in the North Woods
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 7 hrs and 47 mins
- Release date: 10-04-18
- Language: English
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Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
- By: Paul Theroux
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 24 hrs and 55 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 181
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 120
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 118
In Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, Paul Theroux retraces the steps he took thirty years ago in his classic The Great Railway Bazaar....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Transports one to the East magnificently
- By Carolyn on 26-05-09
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16. Ghost Train to the Eastern Star
- Narrated by: John McDonough
- Length: 24 hrs and 55 mins
- Release date: 06-03-09
- Language: English
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A Brief History of China
- Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic
- By: Jonathan Clements
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4 out of 5 stars 28
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 24
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Story4 out of 5 stars 24
A Brief History of China tells of the development of a rich, complex civilization where the use of paper, writing, money, and gunpowder were widespread in ancient times and where silk, ceramics, tea, metal implements, and other products were produced and exported around the globe....
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1 out of 5 stars
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Not what I was looking for at all
- By Anonymous User on 24-07-22
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17. A Brief History of China
- Dynasty, Revolution and Transformation: From the Middle Kingdom to the People's Republic
- Narrated by: Julian Elfer
- Length: 11 hrs and 23 mins
- Release date: 29-10-19
- Language: English
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The Japanese Mind
- Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
- By: Roger J. Davies, Osamu Ikeno
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 10
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 9
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Story4 out of 5 stars 9
Listeners of this book will gain a clear understanding of what makes the Japanese, and their society, tick....
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5 out of 5 stars
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An exceptionally good read
- By G. M. J. Langan on 10-08-23
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18. The Japanese Mind
- Understanding Contemporary Japanese Culture
- Narrated by: Eric Jason Martin
- Length: 8 hrs and 48 mins
- Release date: 24-09-19
- Language: English
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Finding Your Way Without Map or Compass
- By: Harold Gatty
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 6
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Performance4 out of 5 stars 6
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 6
The wealth of valuable data and advice in this volume - much of it unavailable elsewhere - makes it indispensable for hikers, bikers, scouts, sailors, and outdoorsmen - all those who might find themselves stranded or lost in an unfamiliar area.....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Outstanding buy the book for any Duke of Edinburgh
- By Flash_Gordon on 12-11-19
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19. Finding Your Way Without Map or Compass
- Narrated by: Eric Martin
- Length: 7 hrs and 1 min
- Release date: 18-12-18
- Language: English
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Lost on Purpose
- The Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man, Book 1
- By: Patrick Taylor
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Unabridged
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Overall4.5 out of 5 stars 20
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Performance4.5 out of 5 stars 19
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Story4.5 out of 5 stars 19
Lost on Purpose is the nonfiction adventure narrative of a former technology executive who took leave of the real world to reinvent himself as a 21st-century mountain man....
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5 out of 5 stars
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Inspiring stuff!
- By Mr D Alford on 14-05-24
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20. Lost on Purpose
- The Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man, Book 1
- Narrated by: Roger Wayne
- Series: The Adventures of a 21st Century Mountain Man, Book 1
- Length: 5 hrs and 59 mins
- Release date: 23-02-21
- Language: English
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