The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux
By Train Through Asia
"The Great Railway Bazaar" is a travelogue in which the author embarks on a four-month journey by train from London through Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Siberia, and then back to Europe. The book is a vivid and insightful account of the people, cultures, landscapes, and experiences encountered during the journey, painting a unique picture of the world as seen from the perspective of a train window. The author's sharp observations and engaging storytelling make this journey as much an inner exploration as a geographical one.
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- Published
- 1975
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Medium
- Pages
- 240-430
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
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