Savage Journey Through the Americas: From Los Angeles to the Amazon - Gonzo Travel

In the tradition of Hunter S. Thompson's Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Savage Journey Through the Americas is a gonzo travelogue of a journey from Los Angeles to the Our Book Library.

The author, a young American journalist, sets out to explore the people, cultures, and landscapes of the Americas. Along the way, he encounters a cast of characters as colorful and bizarre as anything Thompson could have imagined.

Amerzonia: A Savage Journey Through The Americas, From Los Angeles To The Amazon (Gonzo Travel Books)

by Mark Walters

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4854 KB
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Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages
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There's the Bolivian shaman who claims to have communed with the spirits of the jungle. The Peruvian prostitute who dreams of becoming a Hollywood star. The Colombian drug lord who offers the author a guided tour of his cocaine plantation.

The author's journey is not without its dangers. He is robbed, threatened, and even shot at. But through it all, he maintains his sense of humor and his determination to see the world.

Savage Journey Through the Americas is a wild and unforgettable ride. It is a book that will make you laugh, cry, and think. It is a book that will stay with you long after you finish reading it.

Excerpt

I was sitting in a bar in La Paz, Bolivia, drinking a beer and watching the world go by. I had been in the city for a few days, and I was starting to get a feel for the place. La Paz is a strange and wonderful city. It is located in a deep valley, surrounded by mountains. The city is a mix of old and new, with colonial buildings next to modern skyscrapers.

I was enjoying the view when I saw a man sitting at the bar next to me. He was a large man, with a long beard and a shaved head. He was wearing a black leather jacket and a pair of jeans. He looked like he could be a biker, but there was something about him that made me think he was more than that.

He turned to me and smiled. "Mind if I join you?" he asked.

"No, not at all," I said. "My name is [author's name]."

"I'm Juan," he said. "Nice to meet you, [author's name]."

We started talking, and I soon learned that Juan was a shaman. He had been practicing shamanism for over 20 years, and he had a deep knowledge of the jungle and its spirits.

"I can take you to the jungle," he said. "I can show you the spirits of the jungle. I can show you the power of the ayahuasca."

I was intrigued. I had heard of ayahuasca, a powerful hallucinogenic drug that is used by shamans in the Our Book Library. I had always been curious about it, but I had never had the opportunity to try it.

"I'd like to try it," I said. "But I'm not sure if I'm ready."

"You'll be ready," Juan said. "I'll guide you through the experience. You'll be safe with me."

I agreed to go with Juan to the jungle. We left La Paz the next day, and we drove for two days before we reached the jungle. We set up camp in a clearing, and Juan began to prepare for the ayahuasca ceremony.

The ceremony lasted for several hours. I drank the ayahuasca, and I soon began to feel its effects. I saw visions of the jungle, and I met the spirits of the jungle. I felt a sense of peace and tranquility that I had never felt before.

When the ceremony was over, I felt like I had been reborn. I had seen the world in a new way, and I had a new understanding of myself.

I thanked Juan for the experience, and I said goodbye to the jungle. I returned to La Paz a changed man, and I will never forget my time in the jungle.

About the Author

[Author's name] is a young American journalist who has written for a variety of publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Guardian. He is the author of the book Savage Journey Through the Americas: From Los Angeles to the Our Book Library - Gonzo Travel.

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Amerzonia: A Savage Journey Through The Americas, From Los Angeles To The Amazon (Gonzo Travel Books)

by Mark Walters

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	4854 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	228 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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