Redmond O. Hanlon Book order (chronological)

Der englische Kultautor Redmond O Hanlon ging an Bord eines schottischen Trawlers und schrieb einen originellen, mitreißenden und witzigen Bericht über das rauhe Leben auf einem Hochseekutter. Meeresgischt, tosende See, so gut wie kein Schlaf, Wasser von oben und unten und ein Orkan mit Windstärke zwölf. Ein erstklassiges Stück Abenteuerliteratur von einem der besten Reiseschriftsteller der Gegenwart.»Ein spannendes Buch, dessen Qualität es ist, den erbarmungslosen Kampf um den Fisch und gegen die Gewalt des Meeres nicht nur wiederzuerzählen. Eine Verbeugung vor dem Mut und dem gefährlichen Leben der Fischfänger humorvoll und völlig unprätentiös.«Süddeutsche Zeitung

"Redmond, il faut que tu rappliques ici, vite. Il y a une tempête qui se prépare, et c'est du grand style ! Force 11, peut-être plus." Tel est le coup de téléphone que Redmond O'Hanlon attendait depuis onze mois. L'occasion est enfin venue de partir en mer à bord d'un chalutier des îles Orcades. Trois jours plus tard, O'Hanlon embarque sur le vieux chalutier, nous livrant ainsi un témoignage de première main sur de jeunes hommes qui vont affronter les pires conditions de travail.

Trawler Describes the author's three-week trip on an Orkney trawler as it journeys far into the north Atlantic in search of its catch. Combining humour with erudition, this title provides an account of this journey. Full description

Lit with humor and vibrant African birdsong, this work showcases the narrative prowess of a celebrated travel writer. Redmond O'Hanlon embarks on his boldest journey yet, accompanied by Lary Shaffer, an American animal behaviorist, into the unmapped swamp-forests of the Congo in search of a rumored dinosaur in a prehistoric lake. O'Hanlon passionately details the unparalleled flora and fauna of the region, highlighting rare animals such as eagles, gorillas, and forest elephants. However, the night in Africa brings threats both natural—cobras, crocodiles, and deadly insects—and supernatural, including powerful sorcerers and a fearsome beast known as Samalé. The narrative also confronts ecological destruction, political brutality, and the suffering of forest pygmies, painting a disturbing picture of this little-explored area. This work serves as an elegant and compassionate portrayal of a vanishing world, rich in depth and character. It explores the meaning of magic and religion while celebrating the comforts and mysteries of science, ultimately offering a profound reflection on humanity amid darkness.

Travels upriver into the heart of the Jungle.Redmond O'Hanlon's classic 'Into the Heart of Borneo', from which this extract is taken, was described by Eric Newby as 'not only among the top three post-war books of it's kind but certainly the funniest travel book I have ever read'.

Combining the acute observation of a nineteenth-century missionary, and the wit of a Monty Python player, Redmond O'Hanlon is famous for his adventurous travel. His new challenge is the Congo, the most dangerous and inhospitable jungle in the world.

Van de Rio Negro naar Buenos Aires - Charles Darwin Goedenavond, mrs. Thys - Jan Brokken Drie maanden in de West - W. Wijnaendts Francken-Syserinck Paaseiland: voorbij de branding van Rapa Nui - Paul Theroux Kongo - Redmond O'Hanlon Filfla - Boudewijn Büch Het dorp van Ratu Dinges - Johnny Frisbie Bot Pippel - Linda Polman De Kakaanse seismograaf - Benno Barnard