For Wade Davis, Colombia was the place that first captured his heart, and here he tells of his travels on the mighty Magdalena, the river that defines the nation. Along the way, he finds a people who have overcome years of conflict precisely because of their character, informed by an enduring spirit of place and a deep love of the land. Braiding together memoir, history, and journalism, Wade Davis tells the story of the country's most magnificent river, an inspiring tale of hope and redemption.