The Great Railway Bazaar

by train through Asia

About this book

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.

Subjects

  • american authors
  • asia, description and travel
  • chemins de fer
  • descripciones y viajes
  • description and travel
  • descriptions et voyages
  • journeys
  • open library staff picks
  • personal narratives
  • railroads
  • railroads, asia
  • railroad travel
  • romans
  • theroux, paul
  • theroux, paul, 1941-
  • travel
  • travel and tourism
  • voyages en train