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Best African Studies Books

December 2024

The Last Train to Zona Verde

Renowned travel writer Paul Theroux takes readers on a final African odyssey in “The Last Train to Zona Verde.” With his trademark wit and keen observations, Theroux journeys through the continent’s southwestern corner, from Cape Town to Angola. As he encounters both beauty and despair, he grapples with the complexities of modern Africa and his own mortality. This poignant travelogue is a bittersweet farewell to a land that has captivated him for decades, offering a raw and unflinching look at a rapidly changing continent.