The Great Railway Bazaar: By Train Through Asia by Paul Theroux Paperback Book

Description: The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux The Orient Express; The Khyber Pass Local; the Delhi Mail from Jaipur; the Golden Arrow of Kuala; the Trans-Siberian Express; these are just some of the trains steaming through authors epic rail journey from London across Europe through India and Asia. This title tells the trip of discovery made in the mid-seventies. FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Paul Therouxs world-famous and well-loved homage to train travel brought to you in a stunning new coverThe Orient Express; The Khyber Pass Local; the Delhi Mail from Jaipur; the Golden Arrow of Kuala; the Trans-Siberian Express; these are just some of the trains steaming through Paul Therouxs epic rail journey from London across Europe through India and Asia. This was a trip of discovery made in the mid-seventies, a time before the West had embraced the places, peoples, food, faiths and cultures of the East. For us now, as much as for Theroux then, to visit the lands of The Great Railway Bazaar is an encounter with all that is truly foreign and exotic - and with what we have since lost. Notes A reissue to coincide with the release of its follow-up, Ghost Train To The Eastern Star. Takes in the places, peoples, food, faiths and cultures of the east. Author Biography Paul Theroux (Author, Foreword By)Paul Theroux has written many works of fiction and travel writing, including the modern classics The Great Railway Bazaar, The Old Patagonian Express, My Secret History and The Mosquito Coast. He won the Edward Stanford Award for Outstanding Contribution to Travel Writing 2020. Paul Theroux divides his time between Cape Cod and the Hawaiian islands. Review One of the most entertaining books I have read in a long while ... Superb comic detail -- Angus Wilson Observer He has done our travelling for us brilliantly William Golding Review Text One of the most entertaining books I have read in a long while . . . Superb comic detail Review Quote One of the most entertaining books I have read in a long while . . . Superb comic detail Details ISBN0141038845 Pages 384 Publisher Penguin Books Ltd Year 2008 ISBN-10 0141038845 ISBN-13 9780141038841 Format Paperback Publication Date 2008-08-28 Imprint Penguin Books Ltd Subtitle By Train Through Asia Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 915.04427 Illustrations 1 map Author Paul Theroux Media Book Birth 1941 Short Title GRT RAILWAY BAZAAR Residence HI, US Series Penguin Modern Classics UK Release Date 2008-08-28 Audience General NZ Release Date 2008-09-25 AU Release Date 2008-09-25 Alternative 9780141930763 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:14686671;

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