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Synopsis
Ethiopia in Eastern Africa and Yemen on the Arabian Peninsula remain two of the most inviting outposts for travelers seeking the exotic. In these two places, Qat is just one name given to a green leafy plant that is cultivated there. When chewed, the leaves of this plant release two substances that produce a hypnotic, reverential "high," distinctive in the thoughtful state it induces. Kevin Rushby discovered that the use of Qat is a way of life since it plays a pivotal role in all facets of the culture influencing everything from architecture to television schedules.
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"Eating the Flowers of Paradise is an account of extraordinary journeyings in a corner of the earth which remarkably enough has eluded investigation by explorers until this time. It abounds with fascinating and exciting fresh material presented in a style comparable to the accepted classics of travel in Arabia and the Middle East." --Norman Lewis
"If you never chew a leaf in your life, this rollicking tale of high adventure should give you a hint of how it feels." --The Independent on Sunday (London)
"Rushby is a fearless and sociable traveller....There are many amusing episodes and good jokes in this engaging book." --The Tablet (United Kingdom)
"Pure joy from beginning to end." --Wanderlust (United Kingdom)
About the Author
Kevin Rushby taught English in Sudan, Malaysia, and Yemen before becoming a full-time author and photographer.
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- PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
- Publication date2000
- ISBN 10 0312229690
- ISBN 13 9780312229696
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages336
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