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      The Pillars of Hercules: A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean

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      At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other taking the long way round. He travels by a dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, bicycle and even a cruise-liner. This event...

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      Product ID:9780140245332
      Product Form:Paperback / softback
      Country of Manufacture:GB
      Title:The Pillars of Hercules
      Subtitle:A Grand Tour of the Mediterranean
      Authors:Author: Paul Theroux
      Page Count:544
      Subjects:Travel writing, Travel writing, Mediterranean Sea
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      At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other taking the long way round. He travels by a dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, bicycle and even a cruise-liner. This eventful tour aims to evoke the essence of Mediterranean life.

      At the gateway to the Mediterranean lie the two Pillars of Hercules: Gibraltar and Ceuta, in Morocco. Paul Theroux decided to travel from one to the other – but taking the long way round.

      His grand tour of the Mediterranean begins in Gibraltar and takes him through Spain, the French Riviera, Italy, Greece, Istanbul and beyond. He travels by any means necessary - including dilapidated taxi, smoke-filled bus, bicycle and even a cruise-liner. And he encounters bullfights, bazaars and British tourists, discovers pockets of humanity in war-torn Slovenia and Croatia, is astounded by the urban developments on the Costa del Sol and marvels at the ancient wonders of Delphi.

      Told with Theroux''s inimitable wit and style, this lively and eventful tour evokes the essence of Mediterranean life.


      Imprint Name:Penguin Books Ltd
      Publisher Name:Penguin Books Ltd
      Country of Publication:GB
      Publishing Date:1996-06-27

      Additional information

      Weight392 g
      Dimensions197 × 129 × 32 mm