Traveler's Tales Greece: - True Stories

Klappentext The land of gods and goddesses, myth and history, the cradle of western civilization, the birthplace of drama and democracy ? no country resonates with history like Greece. This book plumbs that rich past and the equally rich present in a dazzling literary journey for travelers and armchair travelers alike. These true tales cover everything from cuisine ("God as Patissier") to culture ("Sappho's Island") and show the breadth of experience of a place, from the rogue, off-the-track traveler's take to the first-class passenger's impressions. Contributors include Paul Theroux, Patricia Storace, Henry Miller, Lawrence Durrell, Caroline Alexander, Emily Hiestand, Donald W. George, and Robert D. Kaplan. Illustrations and maps are included. Travelers' Tales is a valuable addition to any pre-departure reading list Zusammenfassung A literary tour of Greece shares true accounts of such topics as the Oracle at Delphi's modern secrets and the ancient charms of a contemporary Athens neighborhood! in a collection that includes contributions by such writers as Paul Theroux! Patricia Storace! and Henry Miller. Original.

Product details

• Authors: et al, L Habegger, O&apos, S O'Reilly, S Reilly
• Assisted by: Brian Alexander (Editor), Brian S. Alexander (Editor), Larry Habegger (Editor), Sean O'Reilly (Editor)
• Publisher: Traveler's Tales
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.01.2006
• EAN: 9781885211996
• ISBN: 978-1-885211-99-6
• Dimensions: 131 mm x 204 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Traveler's Tales Guides; Travelers' Tales Guides; Traveler's Tales Guides; Travelers' Tales Guides; Traveler's Tales Guides
• Subject: Travel > Travel guides > Europe