The Traveler

Rating:
Summary: Tremendous Little Book
Review: Hansen (Stranger in the Forest, Motoring with Mohammed) and Swift, both masters of independent travel on a shoestring during the wake of the 1960s, are kindred spirits. With 102 careful pages Eric Hansen scratches the surface of Hugh Swift's brief life (48 years) focusing on 15,000 miles of Himalayan travel during 25 years (1966-1991). The 56 breathtaking photographs, selected from Hugh Swift's collection, provide a glimpse into a traditional and magical world on the brink of globalization. Hansen provides some vignettes about Swift as a respectful adventure traveler, interspersed with his own views of life on the road, and the changing world. I've just reread the hardcover and want to know more about Hugh's life, philosophy, and adventures and see more of his photographs. If you read this book, try to find the hardcover for the quality of the photographs.

Rating:
Summary: Tremendous Little Book
Review: Hansen (Stranger in the Forest, Motoring with Mohammed) and Swift, both masters of independent travel on a shoestring during the wake of the 1960s, are kindred spirits. With 102 careful pages Eric Hansen scratches the surface of Hugh Swift's brief life (48 years) focusing on 15,000 miles of Himalayan travel during 25 years (1966-1991). The 56 breathtaking photographs, selected from Hugh Swift's collection, provide a glimpse into a traditional and magical world on the brink of globalization. Hansen provides some vignettes about Swift as a respectful adventure traveler, interspersed with his own views of life on the road, and the changing world. I've just reread the hardcover and want to know more about Hugh's life, philosophy, and adventures and see more of his photographs. If you read this book, try to find the hardcover for the quality of the photographs.