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by: Michael Carroll
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 915.50453
EAN: 9781845115005
ISBN: 1845115007
Label: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Manufacturer: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 224
Publication Date: October 30, 2007
Publisher: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
Release Date: October 30, 2007
Sales Rank: 437079
Studio: Tauris Parke Paperbacks
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An evocative and beautifully written account of Michael Carroll's journey to Iran that took him through the heart of the country -- from the Taurus mountains to the Gulf of Oman, during the years following the CIA-led coup of 1953. He explores countless mosques, tombs and palaces, goes in pursuit of an elusive dervish and bargains for Silk Road jade and carpets. The narrative is adorned with colorful episodes from Iran's long history and with amusing anecdotes that complement and enrich Carroll's travels in a country that has since changed beyond all recognition.
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Rating: - Grab a cup of tea and prepare for a great story!
"From a Persian Tea House" is an elegantly written account of traveling in Iran when the Shah was still in power. Michael Carroll weaves humorous anecdotes, rich descriptions, and powerful dialogue to provide a look at Iranian society and culture in the 1950s. My favorite part of the book would have to be the opening scene at the beginning of the first chapter. He describes the tea house in the morning, with the sunlight playing on the ancient stones, the sleepy-eyed men sipping tea, and the stillness ... Read More
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