Through Siberia by Accident by Dervla Murphy

Through Siberia by Accident by Dervla Murphy

A new adventure from an unconventional and much loved traveller and writer.

A great read, full of Dervla's usual verve and determination despite a very sore leg which stymied her onward journey* Sunday Independent *
People half her age would balk at the marathon journeys undertaken, largely by foot and bike, by the formidable Dervla Murphy. * Belfast Telegraph *
Relaxed, comfortable and personal ... this is an entertaining insight into a little travelled part of the world. * Adventure Travel *
Her 20th travel book, but reads as freshly as if it were her first. Told with characteristic spirit, this the is the story of the land, the people and the cheer * Wanderlust *
'A magical revelation of the hidden corner of the world that is post-communist Russia' * Irish Times *
Murphy's accidents give rise to a fascinating account ... her interest in everyone she meets seems to bring us into their cramped living rooms. * Sunday Times *
An excellent work from the indefatigable, indomitable, incredible Irishwoman who's still traipsing around the weird and wonderful parts of the world at the age of 73. * Daily Mail *
What emerges is a travelogue that questions our perception of what Siberia really is, and draws an intimate portrait of its people ... her warmth, fortitude and strength of character make for a compelling read. * Sunday Tribune *
A moreish collection of postcards from a rather eccentric and supremely talented aunt. * Sunday Times *
A valuable contribution to understanding the world's bleakest inhabited region * TLS *
She is a bewitchingly good writer who does not need to make anything up * Mail on Sunday *
Fascinating. She makes the far-off seem approachable, and the adventurous possible. * Sunday Business Post, Dublin *
An accessible portrait of a land of extremes, written in a learned but chatty style * Ireland on Sunday *

Dervla Murphy is one of the very best loved of travel writers. She was born in County Waterford and since 1964 has been regularly publishing accounts of her journeys - by bicycle and on foot - in the remoter areas of four continents. She has also written about the problems of Northern Ireland, the hazards of nuclear power, and race relations in Britain. The Times Literary Supplement called her 'an admirable woman - she has a romantic soul and a keen eye'.

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ISBN 13	9780719566646
ISBN 10	0719566649
Title	Through Siberia by Accident
Author	Dervla Murphy
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	John Murray Press
Year published	2006-01-16
Number of pages	320
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.