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In It for the Mystery

By Azita Osanloo

Missoula Independent | July 14, 2005

Author Peter Stark kayaked the 750 kilometer Lugenda River -- largely unexplored and populated with crocodiles and hippos -- and recounts his adventure, and the history of the ones before his in his new book.

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Tags: At the Mercy of the River, Peter Stark

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