Among the Russians e-bog
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"e;There is no travel writer working today in English who possesses such a remarkable combination of the observant and the lyric gifts--the most poetic of us all."e;Jan MorrisThe first book in Thubron's Russian trilogy AMONG THE RUSSIANS, called "e;superb"e; by the New York Times Book Review, recounts Thurbon's 10,000 mile journey throughout half of Russia's cities and countrysi...
E-bog
84,89 DKK
Forlag
HarperCollins e-books
Udgivet
13 oktober 2009
Længde
224 sider
Genrer
1DTA
Sprog
English
Format
epub
Beskyttelse
LCP
ISBN
9780061874772
"e;There is no travel writer working today in English who possesses such a remarkable combination of the observant and the lyric gifts--the most poetic of us all."e;Jan MorrisThe first book in Thubron's Russian trilogy AMONG THE RUSSIANS, called "e;superb"e; by the New York Times Book Review, recounts Thurbon's 10,000 mile journey throughout half of Russia's cities and countryside.Here is a fresh perspective on the last tumultuous years of the Soviet Union and an exquisitely poetic travelogue. With a keen grasp of Russia's history, a deep appreciation for its architecture and iconography, and an inexhaustible enthusiasm for its people and its culture, Colin Thubron is the perfect guide to a country most of us will never get to know firsthand. Here, we can walk down western Russia's country roads, rest in its villages, and explore some of the most engaging cities in the world. Beautifully written and infinitely insightful, Among the Russians is vivid, compelling travel writing that will also appeal to readers of history and current eventsand to anyone captivated by the shape and texture of one of the world's most enigmatic cultures.