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Back to Mandalay: An Insider's View of Burma by Gerry Abbott
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- Gerry Abbott's fascinating account of two years he spent living in Mandalay in the lead up to the brutal Sagiang Massacre of 1988. A unique and deeply personal snapshot of this violent moment in Myanmar’s history.
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Hindoo Holiday by J. R. Ackerley
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- A Penguin publication of J. R. Ackerley's journals, written during 1920s while he worked as a personal secretary to an Indian Maharajah. Extraordinary tales of his eccentric employer which are both entertaining and enlightening.
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Mango and Mimosa by Suzanne St Albans
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- An extraordinary memoir of an eccentric childhood, the daughter of a rubber planter in Malaysia, Suzanne St Albans lived between the family bungalow in the jungle and their house in France. Entertaining and a sensory delight.
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Empires of the Indus by Alice Albina
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- Alice Albinia's remarkable voyage along 2,000 miles of the Indus River. A combination of traveller's tales and fascinating history, she traces the river from Karachi, through Pakistan, into India and then up into Tibet. Highly recommended.
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The War of the Running Dogs by Noel Barber
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- A popular history of the 12 year war between the Communist National Liberation Army and the British colonialists.
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Meeting Mr. Kim by Jennifer Barclay
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- Having followed her boyfriend to Seoul, Jennifer Barclay sets out on a journey across Korea where she discovers a spiritual, passionate, light-hearted country.
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White Rajah by Nigel Barley
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- An opportunistic, authoritarian, real-life Flashman, the Victorian explorer James Brooke became governor of the kingdom of Sarawak. This book is a rare, compelling insight into an extraordinary man.
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A Haiku Journey by Basho
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- This is the poetry-prose diary of the 17th century poet Basho's five month journey on foot to the province of Honshu. Achingly beautiful poetry mixes with philosophy, geography and historical fact.
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The Narrow Road to the Deep North and Other Travel Sketches by Matsuo Basho
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- A classic of Japanese poetry and travel writing. In this series of haiku poems Basho lucidly captures his fleeting impressions of the natural world.
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Memoirs of a Bengal Civilian by John Beames
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- You can rely on Eland to produce beautiful books telling tales of extraordinary experiences and this is no exception. John Beames arrived in India in 1858 and these are his private notes on the forty-five years he spent working there as a civil servant. Fascinating, honest and informative.
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Rogue Regime by Jasper Becker
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- International journalist Jasper Becker's fascinating book explores the reality of this extraordinary nation, run into bankruptcy by the greed, brutality and corruption of its tyrannical dictator.
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Mongolia: Travels in the Untamed Land by Jasper Becker
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- Jasper Becker, one of the first Westerners to enter Mongolia at the end of Communist rule, travels along the course of the Yellow River listening to the stories of the Mongolian people and painting a picture of its history. Observing the birth of the new democracy and the affect of Stalin and Mao on the people and the land, he marvels at the survival of the unique character of this country against all odds. A refreshing, informative and exquisite combination of journalism, travel writing and history.
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Daughter of the East by Benazir Bhutto
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- Thrown headlong into politics when her father was executed by General Zia in 1979, Benazir Bhutto became Prime Minister of Pakistan for the first time in 1988. This is her autobiography, first published twenty years ago and updated just before her tragic death.
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Songs of Blood & Sword by Fatima Bhutto
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- An insider's account of this prominent Pakistan dynasty of rulers, many of who have met tragic & violent deaths. A helpful addition to understanding the country's politics.
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The Gate by Francois Bizot
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- In 1971, Francois Bizot an enthnologist living and working in Cambodia was imprisoned for suspicion of spying for the CIA. During his three months in prison he got to know his captor Comrade Douch, previously a school teacher, who would go on to become the chief interrogator for the Khmer Rouge. Bizot paints a remarkable portrait of Douch and becomes an intimate observer of this horrifying moment in history.
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Long Way Round by Ewan McGregor & Charley Boorman
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- Accompanying their television show, McGregor and Boreman describe their motorbike adventure. Light, engaging but definitely most interesting for a bike fan.
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Gweilo by Martin Booth
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- A boyhood memoir exploring those hidden places of Hong Kong normally out of bounds for a foreigner in the 1950's. Funny and insightful.
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Silk Road: Monks, Warriors & Merchants by Luce Boulnois
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- A scholarly yet passionate history of the Silk Route which includes contemporary photographs, bibliography and travel advice.
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The Japanese Chronicles by Nicolas Bouvier
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- This is a collection of travel stories and anecdotes from over a life spent travelling through Japan. Perceptive, sensitive observations mingle with Japanese history and myth, and are accompanied by the author's own startling illustrations.
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Plundering Paradise by Robin Broad
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- Robin Board and John Cavanagh meet the ordinary people whose livelihoods depend on their environment and are fighting against the massive deforestation and destruction of the Philippines. A book that is both devastating and remarkably hopeful.
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Tournament of Shadows by Karl Meyer & Shareen Brysac
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- Entertaining, page-turning history of The Great Game: the struggle between Russia and Victorian Britain for control over Central Asia. Peopled by swashbuckling adventurers, eccentric explorers and cartographers, Meyer and Brysac's gripping narrative also explores the devastation caused by rabid imperialism on countries such as Afghanistan and Tibet.
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Inventing Japan by Ian Buruma
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- This excellent study of Japanese history covers the period from 1853 to the 1964 Olympics in Tokyo, and tests many popular assumptions about this fascinating country.
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Wrong About Japan by Peter Carey
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- Australia's greatest living novelist accompanies his teenage son to Tokyo in a quest to discover the secrets of anime. A touching work of paternal reflection that also sheds new light on contemporary Japan.
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The Blessings of Bhutan by Russ & Blyth Carpenter
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- A concise and poetic social history of Bhutan which explores the history, religion, art and politics of the country.
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The Singing Bowl by Alistair Carr
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- An adventurous yet heartfelt account of Alistair Carr's year-long journey across Mongolia. This slim volume is a great introduction to the nation and its people.
