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Hailed as 'Outstanding' by the TIMES and 'Gripping' by the ECONOMIST, this compelling narrative has garnered multiple accolades, including shortlistings for the RSL Christopher Bland Prize, the Pushkin House Book Prize, and the Edward Stanford Travel Book of the Year.
In 'High Caucasus: A Mountain Quest in Russia's Haunted Hinterland', Tom Parfitt embarks on an extraordinary odyssey, spurred by the emotional scars of witnessing the harrowing conclusion of the Beslan school siege in Russia's North Caucasus, where 314 hostages perished. This thousand-mile expedition serves as both a personal quest for solace and an exploration into the origins of violence in a region bearing tragic similarities to present-day Ukraine.
Commencing his journey in Sochi on the Black Sea, Parfitt traverses the mountainous terrain to Derbent, an ancient fortress city on the Caspian. His route cuts across the political, religious, and ethnic fault lines of seven Russian republics, including the volatile regions of Chechnya and Dagestan. Navigating bear-infested forests, crossing lofty pastures, and scaling the slopes of Elbrus, Europe's highest peak, Parfitt finds solace and camaraderie among the proud, lesser-known peoples of the region.
This masterful account weaves a tapestry of personal healing through connections with history, diverse cultures, and the raw beauty of the landscape. 'High Caucasus' is a riveting tale of confronting trauma amidst the haunting backdrop of Russia's complex and turbulent hinterland.
Book ISBN: | 9781472294807 |
Book Author: | Tom Parfitt |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Headline Book Publishing |
Book Publisher: | Headline Publishing Group |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 198 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-04-07 |
Book Pagination: | 352 pages |
Book Weight: | 274g |
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