Silverland by Dervla Murphy
A wintry Russian adventure from the intrepid, enchanting, entertaining Irishwoman who has travelled the globe for the last fifty years
"* 'A great read, full of Dervla's usual verve and determination despite a very sore leg which stymied her onward journey' - Sunday Independent * '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 * 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"
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 | 9780719568282 |
| ISBN 10 | 0719568285 |
| Title | Silverland |
| Author | Dervla Murphy |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2006-11-02 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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