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The Conde Nast Traveler Book of Unforgettable Journeys: Great Writers on Great Places

by Klara Glowczewska

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Publisher Comments:

From the #1 travel magazine in the country, a collection of travel tales from some of today's finest writers. Travel writing maintains its seemingly endless popularity, and this volume offers a particularly transporting body of work, pairing exotic locales with writers of the highest caliber: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes takes us on a tour of Italy, and more. From the most beautiful gardens to visit in Japan to the best free things to do in Provence, this book is as enlightening as it is entertaining. Whether off to the other side of the globe or to their favorite reading chair, wanderers of every sort will find this book truly indispensable. Other featured writers and places include:
  • Nik Cohn on Savannah
  • Philip Gourevitch on Tanzania
  • Shirley Hazzard on Capri
  • Pico Iyer on Iceland and Ethiopia
  • Nicole Krauss on Japan
  • Suketu Mehta on the Himalayas
  • Edna O'Brien on Bath
  • Patricia Storace on Provence and Athens
  • James Truman on Iran
  • Gregor Von Rezzori on Romania
  • Edmund White on Jordan
  • Simon Winchester on Mount Pinatubo
  • William Dalrymple on his pilgrimage to Santiago
  • John Julius Norwich on the Vatican
  • Jan Morris on Hawaii

Book News Annotation:

Compiled by the editor-in-chief of Condé Nast Traveler on its 20th anniversary of conveying its "truth in travel" message, this anthology includes 21 essays on 18 travel destinations from Florida to Tanzania. Selections include personal insights and practical advice by such masters of the genre as Pico Iyer (on Ethiopia); Russell Banks (Florida); Jan Morris (Hawaii); and Simon Winchester (the Philippines). The volume includes biographical sketches of the authors. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

Synopsis:

From the #1 travel magazine in the country comes a collection of travel tales from some of todays finest writers: Russell Banks writes on the Everglades, Francine Prose explores the secrets of Prague, Robert Hughes conducts a tour of Italy, and more.
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About the Author

Klara Glowczewska is editor in chief of Condé Nast Traveler.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780143112617
Subtitle:
Great Writers on Great Places
Author:
Glowczewska, Klara
Manufactured:
Penguin Books
Author:
Various
Publisher:
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Subject:
Essays
Subject:
Essays & Travelogues
Subject:
Travel
Subject:
Travel Writing-General
Copyright:
2007
Edition Description:
Mass Market
Publication Date:
20120828
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 12
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
240
Dimensions:
8.08x5.54x.92 in. .79 lbs.
Age Level:
from 18
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