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Journey retracing ancient trade routes' culture, history.
If you're drawn to tales of exploration and cultural exchange, "Shadow of the Silk Road" may just be your next great read. Through Colin Thubron's perceptive and lyrical narrative, you will travel across the heart of Asia, getting intimately acquainted with its present and past. It's a book that offers a deep understanding of this vast and historically rich area, blending travel writing with profound insights on humanity.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780701180973
Authors:
Colin Thubron
Publisher: Chatto & Windus
Date of Publication: 2006-09-26
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.79
(rated by 4251 readers)
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Journey retracing ancient trade routes' culture, history.
If you're drawn to tales of exploration and cultural exchange, "Shadow of the Silk Road" may just be your next great read. Through Colin Thubron's perceptive and lyrical narrative, you will travel across the heart of Asia, getting intimately acquainted with its present and past. It's a book that offers a deep understanding of this vast and historically rich area, blending travel writing with profound insights on humanity.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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