Return to the Irrawaddy

The legendary botanist and explorer records the details of his last expedition, in 1953, to his beloved northern Burma, prior to his death five years later. Frank Kingdon-Ward combined an insatiable taste for adventure, and the persistence to overcome any danger in his path--not to mention recalcitrant officials who attempted to block it--with the raconteur's gift to recount his adventures in a vivid and often thrilling manner.

Rich in description of the unique flora, fauna and tribal custom...