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Equator: A Journey was written by Thurston Clarke, and published in 1988. The book is a travelogue that chronicles the author’s journey along the equator, covering a distance of 25,000 miles across four continents. Clarke’s journey takes him through a diverse range of cultures and landscapes, from the Amazon rainforest to the deserts of Africa, and from the bustling cities of Asia to the remote islands of the Pacific.
Throughout the book, Clarke provides vivid descriptions of the people, places, and experiences he encounters on his journey. He also reflects on the history and significance of the equator, and how it has shaped the cultures and societies that lie along its path.
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Equator: A Journey, by Thurston Clarke, William Morrow and Company, Inc, New York, 1988. First edition, presumed first printing.
Stated First edition, full number line.
Black hardcover volume with blue cloth spine. Impressed lettering on cover, stamped gilt lettering on spine. Deckled fore-edges. Very slight yellowing to page tone.
Dust jacket present, with minor rubbing. Condition: Very fine/fine.
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| Dimensions | 24 × 17 × 4 cm |
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Red leatherette hardcover volume with pictorial lettering on cover and spine. Cover has minimal wear, rubbing around corners and edges. Slight fading to spine. Very clean and tightly bound. No writing or markings. Slight toning to pages. Deckled fore-edges. Very good+. No dustjacket.
