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Simon Winchester's Calcutta by Lonely Planet Publications Staff and Simon Winchester (2004, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherLonely Planet Publications

ISBN-101740595874

ISBN-139781740595872

eBay Product ID (ePID)30792569

Product Key Features

Book TitleSimon Winchester's Calcutta

Number of Pages304 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2004

TopicGeneral

IllustratorYes

GenreTravel

AuthorLonely Planet Publications Staff, Simon Winchester

Book SeriesWriter and Place Ser.

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.8 in

Item Weight10.2 Oz

Item Length7.8 in

Item Width5.1 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

Dewey Edition22

Dewey Decimal915.4/147/0453

SynopsisThe crazy and elusive city of Calcutta is one of the world's most resonant destinations. In this launch title of Lonely Planet's new "Writer and Place" travel literature series, bestselling author Simon Winchester has selected his favourite writings on this captivating place. Included is his own essay about his time spent in Calcutta, reflecting on his experiences, preconceptions and enduring fascination with the city. The anthology also acts as an essential introduction to the huge wealth of writing on Calcutta., Simon Winchester has joined forces with his son, Rupert, to reflect on that crazy, captivating and elusive Indian city, Calcutta. They have chosen their selection of favourite writings on Calcutta, resulting in a uniquely personal view of one of the world's most resonant destinations., The book includes a personal essay penned by Simon Winchester about his time spent in Calcutta, reflecting on his experiences, preconceptions and own individual fascination with the city. With Rupert, Simon has chosen his selection of favourite writings on Calcutta, resulting in a uniquely personal view of one of the world's most resonant destinations.

LC Classification NumberDS486.C2