The River's Tale
By Edward Gargan
By Edward Gargan
Part of Vintage Departures
Category: Travel: Asia | Science & Technology
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$18.00
Jan 07, 2003 | ISBN 9780375705595
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Praise
“Far more than a picturesque personal travel diary. . .[Gargan] tells a unique and thought-provoking story.”–The New York Times
“Gargan’s handling of the complex histories of the countries, tribes, regions and peoples touched by this great river is just right.” –St. Louis Post-Dispatch
“Gargan has crafted a fine account of a very engaging journey. . . . It manages to convey a nuanced sense of place that makes one want to grab a backpack and jump on the first slow boat to pull to shore.” –San José Mercury News
“A fascinating journey through one of the world’s most compelling landscapes.” –New Jersey Star-Ledger
“Vivid, sometimes gripping . . . a solid accomplishment.” –America
“An excellent travelogue. A colorful and closely detailed account of travels along Southeast Asia’s contested lifeline.” –Kirkus Reviews
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