• The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy - Fehmerling Books
  • The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy - Fehmerling Books
  • The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy - Fehmerling Books
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Travelogue and Social Science

The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy

The Ukimwi Road by Dervla Murphy

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A Powerful 1996 Solo Cycling Travelogue Across East and Southern Africa

Famed Irish travel writer Dervla Murphy documents her 3,000-mile solo bicycle journey from Kenya down through Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe during the early 1990s. Pedaling through drought-stricken terrain, Murphy records the immediate human toll of the AIDS epidemic (known locally as Ukimwi) on rural communities.

Rejoicing in direct human connection rather than standard tourist attractions, her travelogue shares candid conversations with villagers, health workers, and local families, producing a deeply empathetic social record of sub-Saharan Africa during a pivotal historic moment.

Why You’ll Love This Book

Dervla Murphy offers a raw, compassionate eyewitness account of African community resilience. Essential reading for fans of solo cycling travelogues, African social history, and classic travel literature.

Book Details

ISBN: 9780879516710

Binding: Paperback

Pub Date:

Publisher: Overlook Books

Pages: 288

Author:

  • Dervla Murphy

Language: English

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