Passage To Juneau by Jonathan Raban
A Sea and Its Meanings
In "Passage to Juneau," the author embarks on a solo journey by boat along the Inside Passage from Seattle to Juneau, Alaska. The narrative intertwines the challenges of navigating the treacherous coastal waters with personal reflections and historical insights. As the voyage progresses, it becomes a profound exploration of the landscape, maritime history, and the author's own internal struggles, particularly dealing with the sudden death of his father and the unraveling of his marriage. The book offers a meditative look at the interplay between the human psyche and the vast, imposing natural world.
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- Published
- 1999
- Nationality
- British
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 448
- Original Language
- English
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- The 100 Greatest Non-Fiction Books (The Guardian)