What the Traveler Saw: Colin Thubron
There are a few authors I want to spotlight on my bookshelf because their work is consistently rewarding. Colin Thubron is one. His trilogy of books on China, Siberia and Central Asia, offer a portrait of Asia from the most remote desolate places in Siberia to the mysteries of China and the Silk Road. He is especially good at finding out of the way places and conveying the sense of place through his powers of observation. I listened to The Shadow of the Silk Road as an audio book, which may have been better in some ways since some of his descriptions sound like poetry. I've written him to express appreciation for his books and received a hand written note back. He has just come out with a new book, To a Mountain in Tibet . 1. Journey into Cyprus (1975). Part of the Atlantic Traveler Series. Bought at Warrenton used book store. 2. Where Nights are Longest: Travels by Car Through Western Ru...