Sunrise with Seamonsters, Part One: Essays & Pieces
Written by Paul Theroux
Narrated by Norman Dietz
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Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include Burma Sahib, The Bad Angel Brothers, The Lower River, Jungle Lovers, and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star, On the Plain of Snakes, and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and on Cape Cod.
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