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The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean by Paul Theroux (Paperback, 1996)
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At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules. Beginning his journey in Gibraltar, Paul Theroux travels the long way round - through the ravaged developments of the Costa del Sol, into Corsica and Sicily and beyond - to Morocco's southern pillar. Theroux takes in the local fare, travelling by dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, the occasional bicycle and even a cruise-liner. He discovers pockets of humanity in Slovenia and Croatia that have survived the brutality of war; later he receives a gruff welcome in Israel and gets a lesson in Australian slang from a Syrian market reader. Urban sprawl and ancient villages, out-of-season travel and jovial hospitality characterize Paul Theroux's long and lively tour. It is this diversity, chronicled with Theroux's inimitable originality and style, that provides the essence of Mediterranean life.Product Identifiers
PublisherPenguin Books LTD
ISBN-139780140245332
eBay Product ID (ePID)90844613
Product Key Features
Book TitleThe Pillars of Hercules: a Grand Tour of the Mediterranean
AuthorPaul Theroux
FormatPaperback
LanguageEnglish
TopicTravel Writing
Publication Year1996
Number of Pages544 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height198mm
Item Width129mm
Item Weight394g
Additional Product Features
Title_AuthorPaul Theroux
Country/Region of ManufactureUnited Kingdom
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- 17 Jul, 2019
Poor quality not meeting description
Described as “very good” but badly creased spine, well worn cover, stained & folded pages. Expected better quality based on description . I’ve paid £2.99 for books before and have been happy with quality . Not this time.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
