| Riding the Iron Rooster: By Train Through China Contributor(s): Theroux, Paul (Author) |
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ISBN: 0618658971 ISBN-13: 9780618658978 Publisher: Mariner Books OUR PRICE: $17.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: December 2006 Annotation: Paul Theroux, the author of the train travel classics The Great Railway Bazaar and The Old Patagonian Express, takes to the rails once again in this account of his epic journey through China. He hops aboard as part of a tour group in London and sets out for China's border. He then spends a year traversing the country, where he pieces together a fascinating snapshot of a unique moment in history. From the barren deserts of Xinjiang to the ice forests of Manchuria, from the dense metropolises of Shanghai, Beijing, and Canton to the dry hills of Tibet, Theroux offers an unforgettable portrait of a magnificent land and an extraordinary people. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Asia - China - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Travel | Food, Lodging & Transportation - Rail Travel |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2006028745 |
| Physical Information: 1.18" H x 5.54" W x 8.16" (1.06 lbs) 480 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Asian - Cultural Region - Chinese |
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Contributor Bio(s): Theroux, Paul: - PAUL THEROUX is the author of many highly acclaimed books. His novels include The Lower River and The Mosquito Coast, and his renowned travel books include Ghost Train to the Eastern Star and Dark Star Safari. He lives in Hawaii and Cape Cod. |