Ghost Train to the Eastern Star: 28,000 Miles in Search of the Railway Bazaar
by Paul Theroux
Paul Theroux travels 28,000 miles by railway in search of the Eastern Star and the railway bazaar. Combining the scale of an epic journey with the distinctive appeal of train travel, this travel narrative invites readers to consider railways as both a means of movement and a way of seeing the world.
About This Book
Ghost Train to the Eastern Star follows Paul Theroux on a 28,000-mile journey by railway.
The book searches for the railway bazaar, using trains and travel as its central theme.
It presents a broad journey across places connected by rail, with Theroux’s perspective guiding the narrative.
For readers drawn to travel literature, railways, and long-distance exploration, this book offers an expansive portrait of travel by train.
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