Tracks
Book • 1995
In 'Tracks', Robyn Davidson recounts her extraordinary journey across the Australian desert from Alice Springs to the Indian Ocean.
The memoir details her two-year preparation, including working with a camel breeder and training her camels, and her subsequent nine-month trek through some of the harshest terrain.
Davidson faces numerous challenges such as sweltering heat, poisonous snakes, and lecherous men, while forming a deep bond with her camels and dog.
The journey is also marked by her encounters with the Pitjantjatjara indigenous community and her reflections on Aboriginal culture, modern society, and personal transformation.
The book is a powerful exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the human connection with nature and animals.
The memoir details her two-year preparation, including working with a camel breeder and training her camels, and her subsequent nine-month trek through some of the harshest terrain.
Davidson faces numerous challenges such as sweltering heat, poisonous snakes, and lecherous men, while forming a deep bond with her camels and dog.
The journey is also marked by her encounters with the Pitjantjatjara indigenous community and her reflections on Aboriginal culture, modern society, and personal transformation.
The book is a powerful exploration of self-discovery, resilience, and the human connection with nature and animals.
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