Tracks: One Woman's Journey Across 1,700 Miles of Australian Outback

The incredible true story of one woman's solo adventure across the Australian Outback, accompanied by her faithful dog and four unpredictable camels.

"This will rank among the best of the books of exploration and travel." —Doris Lessing

I arrived in the Alice at five a.m. with a dog, six dollars and a small suitcase full of inappropriate clothes. . . . There are some moments in life that are like pivots around which your existence turns.

For Robyn Davidson, one of these moments comes at age tw...