Alexander's Path

Stark, Freya

ISBN 10: 0879513403 / ISBN 13: 9780879513405

Published by The Overlook Press, U.S.A., 1988

About this Item

1st printing of the 1988 Overlook Soft Cover 1st Edition Thus. Book is straight, square, tightly bound (appearing never read, no creasing at the hinges or spine) and free of PO markings and other blemishes. Cover is clean, bright and unblemished, with straight headband and tail, very mild shelving bumping to front corners, sharp rear corners, and clear, crisp and bold lettering and artwork; unobtrusive residue from removal of prior price sticker on rear panel. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 0879513403. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, prides itself in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or more information, details or photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Alexander's Path
• Publisher: The Overlook Press, U.S.A.
• Publication Date: 1988
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0879513403
• ISBN 13: 9780879513405
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Near Fine
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket

About this title

Synopsis

This is the story of back-country Turkey, an area that even in the 20th century remains stubbornly tied to antiquity. The author traveled through it by truck and horseback, often alone. She reached places little visited and never written about. The country people welcomed her with generosity unrelated to their meager resources. She was traveling in time as well, and found significance in recalling the life of Alexander the Great. Twenty-two centuries ago he was the first to dream of a united world.

About the Author

Freya Stark, described by The Times of London as "the last of the Romantic Travellers" upon her death in 1993, published during her lifetime more than thirty books about her travels in the Middle East, including The Southern Gates of Arabia.