The Great Railway Bazaar
by Paul Theroux
The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux holds a well received rating of 3.91 out of 5, based on 12.1K reader ratings. First published in 1969. The book spans 342 pages.
About The Great Railway Bazaar
First published in 1975, Paul Theroux's strange, unique, and hugely entertaining railway odyssey has become a modern classic of travel literature. Here Theroux recounts his early adventures on an unusual grand continental tour. Asia's fabled trains -- the Orient Express, the Khyber Pass Local, the Frontier Mail, the Golden Arrow to Kuala Lumpur, the Mandalay Express, the Trans-Siberian Express -- are the stars of a journey that takes him on a loop eastbound from London's Victoria Station to Tokyo Central, then back from Japan on the Trans-Siberian. Brimming with Theroux's signature humor and wry keen observations, this engrossing chronicle is essential reading for both the ardent adventurer and the armchair traveler.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Paul Theroux |
| Published | 1969 |
| Pages | 342 |
| Genres | Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Classics, Biography & Memoir |
| Average Rating | 3.91 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,110 |
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What genre is The Great Railway Bazaar?
The Great Railway Bazaar is categorized as Travel, Non-Fiction, Biography & Memoir, Classics. Its primary genre classification is Biography & Memoir.
Is The Great Railway Bazaar worth reading?
Based on 12.1K reader ratings, The Great Railway Bazaar has an average score of 3.91 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Great Railway Bazaar?
The Great Railway Bazaar has 342 pages.
Who wrote The Great Railway Bazaar?
The Great Railway Bazaar was written by Paul Theroux. It was first published in 1969.
What is the ISBN for The Great Railway Bazaar?
The ISBN-13 for The Great Railway Bazaar is 9780618658950.0.
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