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Lauded with the RSL Ondaatje Prize and shortlisted for the Guardian First Book Award, this remarkable tome has been hailed as 'a flat-out masterpiece' by The New York Times Book Review. In the wake of the US invasion, Afghanistan found itself embroiled in a maelstrom of conflicting interests and ideologies.
Embarking on a perilous journey entirely on foot, Rory Stewart retraced the treacherous mountain route once traversed by the Mughal emperor Babur the Great. Faced with unforgiving terrain and hostile conditions, Stewart's resolve was tested to its limits. His survival hinged upon an unexpected companion and the magnanimity of those he encountered along the way.
This gripping account offers unparalleled insights into a region long sequestered from the world by decades of conflict. The Guardian aptly describes it as 'an evocative book [that] feels like a long-lost relic of the great age of exploration'. Stewart's extraordinary odyssey through war-torn Afghanistan is a testament to human endurance and a vivid portrait of a land in turmoil.
Book ISBN: | 9781035052189 |
Book Author: | Rory Stewart |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Picador |
Book Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
Book Dimensions: | 131 x 197 x 26 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-05-09 |
Book Pagination: | 400 pages |
Book Weight: | 270g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’