Eastern Horizons

Shortlisted for the 2018 Edward Stanford Award

Häftad, Engelska, 2018

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Beskrivning

Levison Wood was only 22 when he decided to hitch-hike from England to India through Russia, Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan, but he wasn't the conventional follower of the hippy trail. A fascination with the deeds of the early explorers, a history degree in the bag, an army career already planned and a shoestring budget of £750 - including for the flight home - he was determined to find out more about the countries of the Caucasus and beyond - and meet the people who lived and worked there.EASTERN HORIZONS is a true traveller's tale in the tradition of the best of the genre, populated by a cast of eccentric characters; from mujahideen fighters to the Russian mafia. Along the way he meets some people who showed great hospitality, while others would rather have murdered him...

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2018-08-09
Mått:129 x 198 x 25 mm
Vikt:281 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:384
Förlag:Hodder & Stoughton
ISBN:9781473676244

Utforska kategorier

Reseskildringar inom Reseguider
Fotvandring inom Sport, fritid och hobby

Mer om författaren

Levison Wood is an award-winning author, explorer and photographer, whose books and documentaries have won critical acclaim around the world.Levison's passion for adventure and discovering more about indigenous ways of life has taken him to over 100 countries. He served for several years as an Officer in the British Parachute Regiment, including an operational deployment to Afghanistan, where he fought Taliban insurgents in Helmand.