The Great Railway Bazaar
by Paul Theroux
1975 · adult
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Set in 3 places · 1 primarySense of Place
5/5
Description · Open Library (CC0)
In 1973, Paul Theroux embarked on a four-month journey by train from the United Kingdom through Europe, the Middle East, and Southeast Asia. In The Great Railway Bazaar, he records in vivid detail and penetrating insight the many fascinating incidents, adventures, and encounters of his grand, intercontinental tour.
Set in
- ★★ primary
- London · United KingdomDeparture point: Victoria Station, London — start of the four-month Asian train journey
- India · IndiaIndia subcontinent: the Frontier Mail and other iconic trains
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