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Among the Russians - by  Colin Thubron (Paperback) - 1 of 1

Among the Russians - by Colin Thubron (Paperback)

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  • "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.
  • Author(s): Colin Thubron
  • 224 Pages
  • Travel, Russia

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"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." -- Jan Morris

The first book in Thubron's Russian trilogy AMONG THE RUSSIANS, called "superb" 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 events--and to anyone captivated by the shape and texture of one of the world's most enigmatic cultures.



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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 events--and to anyone captivated by the shape and texture of one of the world's most enigmatic culture.



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"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." - Jan Morris


Dimensions (Overall): 7.98 Inches (H) x 5.27 Inches (W) x .53 Inches (D)
Weight: .39 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 224
Genre: Travel
Sub-Genre: Russia
Publisher: Harper Perennial
Format: Paperback
Author: Colin Thubron
Language: English
Street Date: December 26, 2000
TCIN: 76913411
UPC: 9780060959296
Item Number (DPCI): 247-00-7038
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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  • A: Yes, it is the first book in Colin Thubron's Russian trilogy.

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