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A lively and engaging journey through the ever-changing landscapes and histories of South America. 'A lively and entertaining mix of reportage and travelogue. Wittily observant, and with a good eye for the absurd' "Financial Times"
Synopsis
Sets out to discover if the dream of Simon Bolivar - for independence, freedom and equality - lives on in modern South America. With the ghost of Bolivar as guide, this title takes the reader off the tourist trail and into the weird and wonderful worlds of South American culture and society.