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Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
by J. Maarten Troost
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by Brad Newsham
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by David Sedaris
Published Jun 2001
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by Chris Stewart
Published May 2001
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by Bill Bryson
Published May 2001
Read ReviewsA deliciously funny, fact-filled, and adventurous performance by a writer who combines humor, wonder, and unflagging curiosity.
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