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Jul 2021
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Shipwreck on the Sahara | Thirst | 2

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Captain James Riley’s ship is marooned off the coast of Northwest Africa, where the Sahara meets the sea. The vessel is useless, and his crew’s only chance to make it home is by crossing the largest hot desert in the world. Aside from the sun and lack of food and water, the men also have to avoid being taken captive by desert tribes. But after a chance encou ... Show More
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<p>Author Dean King traveled across the world to retrace Captain Riley’s footsteps through the Sahara Desert. His book, <em>Skeletons on the Zahara: A True Story of Survival, </em>recounts Riley’s story and King’s own experiences in the desert<em>.</em> King shares his memories o ... Show More
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