Wilkinson, Isambard
Travels in a Dervish Cloak
- ISBN 13:
- 9781780600789
- author:
- Wilkinson, Isambard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Eland Publishing Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 22.35 x 14.48 x 2.54 centimetres
- Genre:
- Travel, Essays & Travelogues, Travel,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Travels in a Dervish Cloak by Isambard Wilkinson is a travelogue that delves into the heart of Pakistan during a tumultuous period. As a foreign correspondent, Wilkinson sets out to discover the essence of a country ravaged by Islamist violence. Through his journey, he encounters charismatic tribal leaders, hereditary saints, gangster bosses, and ecstatic Muslim pilgrims, navigating a complex landscape of coups, conspiracies, and bombs. With an open-hearted approach, Wilkinson shares his experiences in a humorous and poignant account that conveys the beauty and fragility of life. Enhanced with photographs by Chev Wilkinson, this book offers an absorbing read from cover to cover, providing valuable insights into Pakistan's complexities.
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