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The Minaret Of Djam And Perseus In The Wind
The Minaret Of Djam And Perseus In The Wind Author:Freya Stark In a time when going alone was rare, especially for a woman, Freya Stark traveled solo through unfamiliar and often unexplored lands. THE MINARET OF DJAM is the story of her journey through Afghanistan, from Kabul in the north to Herat in the west and on to Kandahar in the south. PERSEUS IN THE WIND is a different type of travel book. It is t... more »he story of the author's journey through Persia, but in a reflective mood. It is an inspiring and stimulating sojourn in a land that is no more. "Freya Stark remains unexcelled as an interpreter of brief encounters in wild regions against the backdrop of history." (The Observer)« less