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Riding the iron rooster : by train through China
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Riding the iron rooster : by train through China

by Paul Theroux

This account describes a year-long rail journey across Europe, the USSR, and Mongolia to reach China. It explores the diverse landscapes and cultural complexities encountered while travelling on nearly every train line throughout the country.

Accession 8487 ISBN 0140112952 Publisher Penguin
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