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In "Ghost Train to the Eastern Star," Paul Theroux revisits an epic route he first traversed thirty years ago, following the same 25,000‑mile loop by train, car, bus, and foot from Eastern Europe across Turkey, the Caucasus, Central Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, China, Japan, and Siberia. He documents the sweeping transformations that have occurred since his earlier journey: the collapse of the Soviet Union, the rapid rise of China, the booming economies of India and Vietnam, and the complex political shifts in Burma. Through intimate observations and vivid descriptions, Theroux presents a comprehensive portrait of Asia’s dynamic evolution.
First publish date: 2007
Genre: Travel & Geography/Travel Writing
Authors: Paul Theroux
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