The author’s voyage from N. Africa to S. America in a 45’ papyrus boat modeled on those depicted in Egyptian wall paintings. A violent storm ended the first expedition but within a year, the seven men embarked on their second journey in Ra II. Book club edition. Pages lightly tanned with age. DJ is fully intact, but shows sunning and wear (no tears). Please see photos.#travel#boats#adventure#nonfiction#hardcover#history#anthropology (Shelf 2F)