Crossing the Heart of Africa: An Odyssey of Love and Adventure by Julian Smith

This book is about a journey across Africa by nineteenth-century explorer Ewart Grogan, an unbelievable achievement by Grogan, who escaped death numerous times from disease and hostile tribes. The story is told in parallel with a recapitulation of the journey using "modern" transportation - boats, trains, motorcycles, etc. The writing is good. The historical parts concerning Grogan are very well done. The present day story is sometimes boring and occasionally quite strikingly analogous to Grogan's day.