The Happy Isles of Oceania: Paddling the Pacific

The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux is an exhilarating epic journey that will take you on a thrilling adventure through the South Pacific.

This travel book is full of disarming observations, high adventure and memorable characters as the author embarks on an 18-month tour of 51 islands by collapsible kayak.

From New Zealand's rainforests to Hawaii, Theroux paddles alone over isolated atolls, through dirty harbors and shark-filled waters, and along treacherous coastlines.

Along the way, he encounters a king, street gangs, cargo cult, and Aborigines, discussing world politics and investigating rumors of cannibalism.

This epic tropical journey is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, travel, and the South Pacific.