Pecked to Death by Ducks

by Tim Cahill

Release Date: 01 February, 1994

Edition: Paperback

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Fascinating Journeys

I was recommended to read Tim Cahill's books as a huge fan of Bill Bryson. While both writers discuss their adventures in traveling, their styles are very different. Bryson's books tend to be coherent pieces about one specific trip or expedition (Australia, the Appalachian trail), while Pecked to Death is a collection of short works written by Cahill, sometimes for other magazines. I find Bryson funnier; however Cahill's writing seems to be more evocative of the natural wonders he is writing about.

This distinction mentioned; Pecked to Death by Ducks is a very worthwhile read. Cahill has traveled to some of the most amazing places in the world, with some of the most interesting companions, and these adventures are marvelously rendered in this book. In addition, since each chapter stands alone, it's quite easy to stop and start again. Definately recommended for anyone with an interest in adventure or eco-travel!

When You Can't Go Yourself, Go with Tim

I'm a big fan of travel writer Bill Bryson, so expanding to reading Tim Cahill's books wasn't much of a stretch. Like Bryson, Cahill goes out travelling with that "I'm just an ordinary guy in the world" outlook, bringing the reader along with the hope that maybe he'll do something really dumb or goofy and end up having more of an adventure than planned. After reading Cahill's experiences in remote corners of the world from deep inside caves to the top of El Capitan, the next time you get on an airplane and sit near a tall, bearded, slightly worried-looking man you'll wonder if it's Cahill and where he's off to this time. And some adventurous part of you will want to go with him. Enjoy your travels with Tim Cahill!