Alone Through China and Tibet

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Epic solo journey through China's cultural tapestry.

If you've ever been bitten by the travel bug, Helena Drysdale's "Alone Through China and Tibet" might just be your next must-read. Drysdale transports you to 1985 China, sharing her encounters with both the hilariously bizarre and the starkly profound. It's a raw and authentic travelogue that inspires adventure and offers a glimpse into China's multilayered society right as it was transforming post-Mao era. Her up-close engagement with locals provides a personal narrative that's as enriching as it is entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Alone Through China and Tibet

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ISBN: 9780094672000
Authors: Helena Drysdale
Publisher: Constable
Date of Publication: 1986-01-01
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Travel, History, Biographies & Memoirs
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In 1985, Helena Drysdale arrived in Canton and spent five months traveling from Hainan Island to Tibet and Nepal. Her experiences range from the hilarious to the macabre, exploring back streets, markets, and temples, and living with ordinary people. The result is a vivid picture of life in China post-Chairman Mao.
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Epic solo journey through China's cultural tapestry.

If you've ever been bitten by the travel bug, Helena Drysdale's "Alone Through China and Tibet" might just be your next must-read. Drysdale transports you to 1985 China, sharing her encounters with both the hilariously bizarre and the starkly profound. It's a raw and authentic travelogue that inspires adventure and offers a glimpse into China's multilayered society right as it was transforming post-Mao era. Her up-close engagement with locals provides a personal narrative that's as enriching as it is entertaining.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.