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Not every great river book needs to be a fishing book. Some are about the irresistible pull of wild places, unexplored waters and the desire to see what lies beyond the next bend. The Impossible Adventure is one such book. In this gripping account of exploration, Gheerbrant recounts an extraordinary journey through the remote Orinoco and Amazon basins, travelling deep into some of the most inaccessible wilderness on Earth. Along the way he encounters vast rivers, dense jungle, indigenous communities and the countless challenges that accompany travel through a landscape still largely untouched by modern civilisation. For anglers, the appeal lies in the rivers themselves. Long before satellite imagery, GPS and travel blogs, this was genuine exploration - following waterways into the unknown and discovering places few outsiders had ever seen. The book captures the same spirit of adventure, curiosity and reverence for wild country that draws many fly fishers to remote trout streams, jungle rivers and far-flung fishing destinations. Richly descriptive and filled with memorable encounters, this is a fascinating journey into one of the world's last great wildernesses. A wonderful addition to the library of anyone who enjoys exploration, travel writing and stories of rivers that still run wild. Black-and-white photographs throughout. Good condition. Hardcover. 20cm x 13.5cm. 390 pages.