22 Walks in Bangkok by Kenneth Barrett
Take a series of unforgettable strolls down the back lanes of historic Bangkok! Bangkok, Thailand is one of the world's greatest cities and a leading tourist destination, visited by millions each year
"Demonstrating an impressive command of the history of each neighbourhood of the old city of Bangkok at the grassroots level, Kenneth Barrett has written the first book in the English language that really introduces the districts of this culturally and architecturally diverse cityWritten in lively prose, 22 Walks in Bangkok is both local history to be read at home, and heritage guide to be clutched in hand while exploring the back lanes of the city on foot." --James Stent, chairman, Siamese Heritage Trust of the Siam Society under Royal Patronage
"The best way to truly get to know this city is on foot, and 22 Walks in Bangkok is a book that opens historical windows to the past…as well as telling how the city has become what it is today. For tourists as well as residents, this publication adds to the store of knowledge about Bangkok and offers a hands-on, foot-down way of getting to know the City of Angels." --Naphalai Areesorn, editor-in-chief, Thailand Tatler
"The metamorphosis of Bangkok from a water town to an overland city in less than three generations left behind a trail of the unexpected and undecided in the urban fabric. Strolling in and out of the alleys of Bangkok with Kenneth Barrett will reveal the unlikely and the co-existence of the opposite in the built forms and lifestyle of the inhabitants." --Sumet Jumsai, architect
"The best way to truly get to know this city is on foot, and 22 Walks in Bangkok is a book that opens historical windows to the past…as well as telling how the city has become what it is today. For tourists as well as residents, this publication adds to the store of knowledge about Bangkok and offers a hands-on, foot-down way of getting to know the City of Angels." --Naphalai Areesorn, editor-in-chief, Thailand Tatler
"The metamorphosis of Bangkok from a water town to an overland city in less than three generations left behind a trail of the unexpected and undecided in the urban fabric. Strolling in and out of the alleys of Bangkok with Kenneth Barrett will reveal the unlikely and the co-existence of the opposite in the built forms and lifestyle of the inhabitants." --Sumet Jumsai, architect
Kenneth Barrett has been a journalist for almost his entire career, at various times specializing in travel, food, media criticism, humor, business and industry. He has edited numerous magazines and business newspapers. He is also a photographer and has been on assignment to over sixty countries, predominantly in Asia but also covering parts of the Middle East and South America. His specific interests include British colonial history and historic architecture of all kinds.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780804849159 |
| ISBN 10 | 0804849153 |
| Title | 22 Walks in Bangkok |
| Author | Kenneth Barrett |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Tuttle Publishing |
| Year published | 2017-05-09 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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