Old Bookaroo
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I recently obtained a copy of An Exploratory Journey into the Mysterious Mountains of Llanganati, published by the Anglo-American Exploratory Society [“undergoing formation].” The document is dated January -July 1978 which appears to be the projected date of the expedition, not the date of publication.
The 148- page proposal (prospectus -although it does not ask for funds) describes an effort to find the lost treasure, along with several other scientific pursuits. It was to be lead by Jean-Clause Samia. Norman J.W. Thrower, Phd, Professor of Geography, University of California, Los Angeles, wrote the Preface and apparently played a major role in the initial organization of the Society and the expedition.
M. Samia refers in the “Leader’s Introduction” to “My disastrous expedition into the Llanganatis a few years ago…”
Certainly not the words one would wish to read if contemplating joining up. Although they echo the advertisement quoted in Peter Fleming's classic Brazilian Adventure on a search for Col. Fawcett - "Return doubtful."
Does anyone here know if this expedition was successfully initiated? And, if it was (were?), the results?
Does anyone have information on M. Samia’s previous attempt?
Thank you!
Good luck to all,
The Old Bookaroo, CM
The 148- page proposal (prospectus -although it does not ask for funds) describes an effort to find the lost treasure, along with several other scientific pursuits. It was to be lead by Jean-Clause Samia. Norman J.W. Thrower, Phd, Professor of Geography, University of California, Los Angeles, wrote the Preface and apparently played a major role in the initial organization of the Society and the expedition.
M. Samia refers in the “Leader’s Introduction” to “My disastrous expedition into the Llanganatis a few years ago…”
Certainly not the words one would wish to read if contemplating joining up. Although they echo the advertisement quoted in Peter Fleming's classic Brazilian Adventure on a search for Col. Fawcett - "Return doubtful."
Does anyone here know if this expedition was successfully initiated? And, if it was (were?), the results?
Does anyone have information on M. Samia’s previous attempt?
Thank you!
Good luck to all,
The Old Bookaroo, CM
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