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Travels in Siberia: Ian Frazier's Mosquito 'Agony'

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New Yorker humorist Ian Frazier describes the various hardships of travelling outdoors through swampy Siberia, including mosquitoes "like they were shot at you from a fire hose." "The food had a lot of mosquitoes in it," recalls Frazier, but "after a while you would just eat it anyway."
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Posted: 10.19.10, 10:57 AM

This is a great program for fans of travel writing. Siberia seems like one of the more unique environments on Earth, with an equally unique history. Frazier's take on it is insightful and touching. And yes, he's also pretty funny.

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