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Armchair Travel December 2016
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Voyager : travel writings by Russell BanksA revelatory collection of travel essays by the Pulitzer Prize-nominated author of Cloudsplitter includes pieces on his interview with Fidel Castro in Cuba, his hippie reunion with college friends in Chapel Hill and his Edinburgh elopement with his fourth wife.
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The Great Global Bucket List : One-of-a-Kind Travel Experiences by Robin EsrockFor over a decade, renowned travel journalist, bestselling author, and TV host Robin Esrock scoured the globe in search of one-of-a-kind, bucket list-worthy experiences. During his remarkable journey to over 100 countries on seven continents, Esrock uncovered unique adventures, fascinating history, cultural spectacles, natural wonders, hilarious situations and unforgettable characters--proving that modern travel is so much more than just over-trafficked tourist attractions. From the Amazon jungle to the beaches of Zanzibar, The Great Global Bucket List presents a world we don't hear much about in the news.
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Far and Wide : Bring That Horizon to Me! by Neil PeartIn May 2015, Rush embarked on their 40th anniversary tour, R40. For the band and their fans, R40 was a celebration and, perhaps, a farewell. But for Neil Peart, each tour is more than just a string of concerts, it's an opportunity to explore backroads near and far on his BMW motorcycle. This third volume in Peart's illustrated travel series shares all-new tales that transport the reader across North America and through memories of 50 years of playing drums.
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Walking the Himalayas by Levison WoodA travel writer and explorer describes his journey following in the footsteps of other great explorers, recounting his trips along the Silk Road of Afghanistan, the Line of Control between Pakistan and India, disputed territories of Kashmir and earthquake-damaged regions of Nepal.
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Focus on: The Middle East |
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A Woman in Arabia: The Writings of the Queen of the Desert
by Gertrude Bell; Georgina Howell (editor)
Born in 1868 England, Oxford-educated Gertrude Bell left her comfortable life (her family was one of the richest in the country) to travel the world. She climbed many mountains, took prized photographs, and learned several languages, but she is best known for her adventures and work in the Middle East. Known as the Queen of the Desert, she worked on archaeological digs, served in military intelligence during World War I, and along with T.E. Lawrence, helped to create and shape the country of Iraq. Using Bell's own words, taken from her letters, diaries, field books, etc., editor Georgina Howell shines a spotlight on the remarkable life of a brilliant woman. (Note: An upcoming movie based on Bell's life, Queen of the Desert, stars Nicole Kidman as Bell and Robert Pattison as Lawrence.)
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Tea with Hezbollah : sitting at the enemies' table : our journey through the Middle East
by Ted Dekker
The author of the best-selling BoneMan's Daughters and a government advisor on Arab affairs document their meetings with some of the U.S.'s greatest adversaries, including Hezbollah and Hamas leaders and the brothers of Osama Bin Laden, to offer insight into their beliefs and the reasons for current conflicts between the Middle East and the western world.
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Dreaming of East : western women and the allure of the Orient by Barbara HodgsonRichly illustrated with color photos and sketches, "Dreaming of East" examines not just the exotic trappings of the Middle East but the heady freedoms it offered Western women. Conditions to defer to men, women travelers were suddenly free to make their own choices and form their own opinions, ones that were respected by all people, including men. For a woman all too used to her inferior status, this venture into quasi-equality - and latent sexuality - was exhilarating. When she returned home, and found herself again relegated to second place, she would never be content there again.
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| Down the Nile: Alone in a Fisherman's Skiff by Rosemary MahoneyIf you're a woman who wants to row down the Egyptian Nile alone, you might want to bring your own boat. That's what author Rosemary Mahoney found out in 1998 when, due to her sex and lack of a husband, she had trouble buying one. Thankfully, she finally obtained a fisherman's skiff and was soon on her way down the famous river, stopping at various points along the way and dealing with the heat, worries about crocodiles, and cultural differences. Excerpts from the 1849 Egyptian Nile travel diaries of Florence Nightingale and Gustave Flaubert add a historical touch to Mahoney's beautifully written, eye-opening modern adventure. |
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| House of Stone: A Memoir of Home, Family, and a Lost Middle East by Anthony ShadidWhen two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning American journalist Anthony Shadid visited the abandoned house his great-grandfather had built in southern Lebanon, he decided to restore the nearly 100-year-old two-story abode. In his great-grandfather's day, Christians (like his relatives) and Muslims resided peacefully together -- but for years, the town had been affected by often-violent conflicts, including 18 years of Israeli occupation. In this thoughtful, evocative memoir, he explores renovation projects, identity, family, war, change, and the meaning of home. Just before the 2012 publication of this National Book Award finalist, the amazingly talented Shadid died from an asthma attack while reporting in Syria. |
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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Lambton County Library 787 Broadway St. Wyoming, Ontario N0N1T0 519-845-3324www.lclibrary.ca |
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