Riding The Iron Rooster: By Train Through China
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Paul Theroux
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This captivating travelogue, Riding The Iron Rooster: By Train Through China, chronicles an epic journey across China by train, offering a vivid portrait of the country during a period of significant change. The narrative presents a unique perspective on daily life, culture, and the vast landscapes encountered along the railway lines. Theroux's sharp observations and distinctive voice illustrates the complexities and contradictions of a nation in transition. Readers will find themselves immersed in an unforgettable adventure, filled with unexpected encounters and profound insights into the human experience.
Author: Paul Theroux
Binding: Hardback
Published: G. P. Putnam's Sons, New York, 1988
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Tanning and foxing, price clipped
Markings: No markings
This captivating travelogue, Riding The Iron Rooster: By Train Through China, chronicles an epic journey across China by train, offering a vivid portrait of the country during a period of significant change. The narrative presents a unique perspective on daily life, culture, and the vast landscapes encountered along the railway lines. Theroux's sharp observations and distinctive voice illustrates the complexities and contradictions of a nation in transition. Readers will find themselves immersed in an unforgettable adventure, filled with unexpected encounters and profound insights into the human experience.