Bird, Thomas
Harmony Express: Travels by Train Through China
- ISBN 13:
- 9789888843268
- author:
- Bird, Thomas
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Earnshaw Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 342
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1.9 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Travel, Asia, China,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Thomas Bird's journey through China by train is a story of transformation and discovery. After a series of life changes, he embarked on an adventure to explore the country's rapidly changing landscape.
From high-speed trains in Shenzhen to colonial towns like Xiamen, and from the futuristic city of Shanghai to rural Sichuan Province, Bird's travels took him to some of China's most fascinating places. Along the way, he met people who shaped his understanding of this complex country.
This book is a portrait of an era, as Bird grapples with the challenges of navigating a land undergoing rapid change. With its unique blend of history, culture, and travel, it offers a compelling insight into modern China.
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