In Search of Kazakhstan by Christopher Robbins
The only thing most people know about Kazakhstan is that it is homeland to Borat - and he isn't even real. Actually this vast place - the last unknown inhabited country in the world - is far more surprising and entertaining. For one thing, it is as varied as Europe, combining stupendous wealth, grinding poverty, exotic traditions and a mad dash for modernity. Crisscrossing a vanished land, Christopher Robbins finds Eminem by a shrinking Aral Sea, goes eagle-hunting, visits the scene of Dostoyevsky's doomed first love, takes up residence beside one-time neighbour Leon Trotsky and visits some of the most beautiful, unspoilt places on earth.
..extremely entertaining and informative...hilarious. * Daily Telegraph *
cracking tale...both hysterically funny and surprisingly moving...you will savour every page. -- News of the World
Discovers a misunderstood and changing land ... a superlative addition to the literature of travel. * Observer *
Extremely entertaining and informative ... hilarious. * Independent *
... an entertaining and chatty guide to a country that has been shrouded in mystery. * Glasgow Herald *
A welcome antidote to the made up world of Borat. * The Times Magazine *
cracking tale...both hysterically funny and surprisingly moving...you will savour every page. -- News of the World
Discovers a misunderstood and changing land ... a superlative addition to the literature of travel. * Observer *
Extremely entertaining and informative ... hilarious. * Independent *
... an entertaining and chatty guide to a country that has been shrouded in mystery. * Glasgow Herald *
A welcome antidote to the made up world of Borat. * The Times Magazine *
Christopher Robbins is the author of five non-fiction books, including the award-winning The Empress of Ireland. He became intrigued by Kazakhstan sitting on an aeroplane next to an American from Arkansas on his way there to collect an Internet bride.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781861971098 |
| ISBN 10 | 1861971095 |
| Title | In Search of Kazakhstan |
| Author | Christopher Robbins |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Profile Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2008-04-10 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Dolman Best Travel Book of the Year Award 2008 |
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