The Great Railway Bazaar by Paul Theroux
"The Great Railway Bazaar" is a travelogue in which the author embarks on a four-month journey by train from London through Europe, the Middle East, the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and Siberia, and then back to Europe. The book is a vivid and insightful account of the people, cultures, landscapes, and experiences encountered during the journey, painting a unique picture of the world as seen from the perspective of a train window. The author's sharp observations and engaging storytelling make this journey as much an inner exploration as a geographical one.
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- The 50 Books Everyone Needs to Read, 1963-2013 (Flavor Wire)
- The Guardian's Essential Library (The Guardian)
- The Best Travel Books of All Time, According to Authors (Condé Nast)