Chronicles a desert trip to "mysterious Timbuktu" and then "beyond the beyond," to the distant salt mines of Taoudeni, one of the most remote locations on Earth. Raskin confronts danger and harsh elements, but is able to thoroughly immerse himself in the ancient and fascinating traditions of desert culture.
Shares the authors' adventure of trekking across the Sahara to Timbuktu, describing the inside of a desert nomad's tent, the Sahara while riding a camel, eating customs and food preparation, salt mines, and other sights.
