The Silent Traveller in Edinburgh (Paperback)
Chiang, Yee (Author)
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Chiang Yee was, in his own words, 'dazzled' by the Scottish capital. From the Meadows to Princes Street, from Arthur's Seat to Calton Hill and Edinburgh Castle, he paints an unforgettable picture of the city and its people in the 1940s. Writing with wry humour, he broadens our perspective of familiar sights and customs, introduces us to Confucian philosophy and Chinese poetry, corrects cultural misconceptions, and encourages us to appreciate life.
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'Chiang Yee finds beauty in the dreariest of rainstorms and opens his readers' eyes to alternative perspectives on th...
ISBN (SKU)
9781846974816
Pages
256
Weight
348g
Dimensions
195x130x20
Imprint
Polygon
Published
05, June, 2019
Genres
Travel
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