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Strange stones : dispatches from East and West
Format:
Book
Title:
Strange stones : dispatches from East and West
ISBN:
9780062206237
Edition:
1st ed.
Publication Information:
New York : Harper Perennial, ©2013.
Physical Description:
xiv, 354 pages ; 21 cm
Contents:
A Rat in My Soup -- Hutong Karma -- Walking the Wall -- The Dirty Game -- Beach Summit -- Boomtown Girl -- Underwater -- The Uranium Widows -- Strange Stones -- All Due Respect -- When You Grow Up -- Four Accidents -- Home and Away -- The Home Team -- Car Town -- Chinese Barbizon -- Go West -- Dr. Don.
Summary:
Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, "Strange Stones" is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Hessler's best reportage--a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and a warm sense of humor.
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