{"title":"Barbara Toy","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of travel and adventure with the works of Barbara Toy. Renowned for her remarkable ability to weave narratives that transport readers across continents, Toy's books are a treasure trove for anyone with a love for exploration and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eIn Search of Sheba\u003c\/em\u003e, exemplifies her knack for storytelling infused with rich cultural insights and historical depth. Toy's writing not only takes you on a journey through vivid landscapes but also delves into the intricacies of the regions she explores, offering a unique perspective on each destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBarbara Toy's travel and adventure books are perfect for those who yearn to experience the thrill of the unknown from the comfort of their armchair. Through her eyes, readers are invited to embark on journeys filled with excitement, challenges, and the beauty of the world in all its diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"in-search-of-sheba-by-barbara-toy-9781399811040","title":"In Search of Sheba","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIntroduced by Lois Pryce, author of \u003ci\u003eLois on the Loose\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eRed Tape \u0026amp; White Knuckles\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRevolutionary Ride\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1959, Barbara Toy, famous for her solo overland travels in North Africa and Arabia, set out in her trademark Land Rover to drive from Libya to Ethiopia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlone, she crossed the Sahara Desert and the equatorial forests of the Congo before ascending the highlands of Haile Selassie's empire. Her Ethiopian travels took her from modern Addis Ababa to the ancient ruins of Aksum, through bandit-ridden countryside to the summit of Mount Wehni—where male heirs to the emperor were traditionally imprisoned for life—on a quest to explore the legend of the Queen of Sheba.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFull of good humour and grit, \u003ci\u003eIn Search of Sheba\u003c\/i\u003e chronicles a remarkable feat of endurance and adventure by one of the twentieth century's greatest travellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47072299253996,"sku":"9781399811040","price":27.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/10478463482686.jpg?v=1765091879"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/barbara-toy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}