{"product_id":"2026100008503-secondhand-east-is-west","title":"East Is West","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Fair. Jacket: N\/A. Page Condition: Yellowed Markings: Name stamped on fep. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA landmark work of travel writing and wartime observation, East is West captures Freya Stark's vivid experiences across the Middle East during the Second World War. One of the most celebrated women explorers of the twentieth century, Stark chronicles her time in Egypt, Palestine, Iraq, and Yemen, where she worked as a propagandist for the British government while immersing herself in Arab culture and society. Written with lyrical precision and unflinching intelligence, the narrative presents a portrait of a region in political upheaval, seen through the eyes of a woman uniquely positioned between two worlds. Stark's prose is rich with cultural insight, personal encounters, and a deep affection for the peoples and landscapes she encountered, making this both a compelling political document and an enduring work of literary travel writing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956307407067,"sku":"2026100008503-SECONDHAND","price":12.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/32a0020f-7e8d-4c2d-8909-ac719c368c1c.png?v=1783499470","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026100008503-secondhand-east-is-west","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}