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The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean
The Pillars of Hercules A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean
Author: Paul Theroux
"DAZZLING." — --Time — "[THEROUX'S] WORK IS DISTINGUISHED BY A SPLENDID EYE FOR DETAIL AND THE TELLING GESTURE; a storyteller's sense of pacing and gift for granting closure to the most subtle progression of events; and the graceful use of language. . . . We are delighted, along with Theroux, by the politeness of the Turks, amazed by the mountaino...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780399141089
ISBN-10: 0399141081
Publication Date: 10/17/1995
Pages: 511
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3.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Putnam Pub Group (T)
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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What a trip. If you can't go in person, this is the next best thing.
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Mr. Theroux traveled along the meditteranean in the early 90's, very interesting to see the contrast of some of the countries between now and then. He does a wonderful job of creating an impression of each place, as if I'd traveled there myself. Great read.


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